HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-32L4000 RM-YD025 KDL-32L4000 RM-YD025 CANADA KDL-37L4000 RM-YD025 KDL-37L4000 RM-YD025 CANADA ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 3/2008 :UPDATED ITEM REVISION DATE SUBJECT 3/2008 No revisions or updates are applicable at this time.
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-32L4000 RM-YD025 KDL-32L4000 RM-YD025 CANADA KDL-37L4000 RM-YD025 KDL-37L4000 RM-YD025 CANADA KDL-37L4000 RM-YD025 LCD DIGITAL COLOR TELEVISION 9-883-774-04...
1-4. Table-Top Stand Assembly and Under Cover Removal ..13 3-4. Frame Diagrams ..............36 1-5. AC Inlet and Bracket Removal ..........14 3-4.1. KDL-32L4000 Only ..........36 1-6 Under Bar, H2 Board (IR), H3 Board (LED) Removal ..14 3-4.2. KDL-37L4000 Only ..........37 1-7.
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KDL-32L4000/37L4000 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) KDL-32L4000 KDL-37L4000 Power Consumption in use 165W 190W in standby Less than 1W Speaker Output (W) 10W + 10W 50 x 115 mm 2 x 4 Dimensions (W x H x D) with stand 807 x 585 x 242 mm...
Replace these components with Sony parts whose part numbers appear as shown in this manual or in supplements published by Sony. Circuit adjustments that are critical for safe operation are identifi ed in this manual. Follow these procedures whenever critical components are replaced or improper operation is suspected.
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS (CONTINUED) CARRYING THE TV s When lifting or moving the TV, hold it firmly from the bottom. Place To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow your palm directly under the panel.
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING There are critical components used in LCD color TVs that are important for safety. These components are identifi ed with shading and mark on the schematic diagrams and the electrical parts list. It is essential that these critical parts be replaced only with the part number specifi...
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Due to the higher melting point of Lead Free Solder the soldering iron tip temperature needs to be set to 370 degrees centigrade. This requires soldering equipment capable of accurate temperature control coupled with a good heat recovery characteristics. For more information on the use of Lead Free Solder, please refer to http://www.sony-training.com KDL-32L4000/37L4000...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 SAFETY CHECK-OUT The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and After correcting the original service problem, perform the following from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model IMPORTANT: The units in this manual DO NOT contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the TV will not stay on. It is our recommendation that if a repair is required for these sets, the technician should bring both the A Board and the G Board to the customer location.
NOTE: The Rear Cover of both models is attached to the Bezel Assembly with 4 small tabs. Use caution when removing the Rear Cover not to damage these tabs. Remove 6 screws from terminals, +BVTP 3X12 TYPE2 IT-3 Remove 3 screws, +PSW M4X8 (KDL-32L4000 ONLY) Remove 4 screws, +PSW M5X8 (KDL-37L4000 ONLY) Tab Inserts...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 1-8. STRUCTURAL FRAMES AND BRACKETS REMOVAL (KDL-32L4000 ONLY) Remove 4 screws from both Top Vesa Bracket and Bottom Vesa Bracket, +PSW M4X8 Top Frame (L) and Top Frame (R) Removal Remove 2 screws from Bezel and each Top Frames, +BVTP2 4X16...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 1-9. STRUCTURAL FRAMES AND BRACKETS REMOVAL (KDL-37L4000 ONLY) Remove 4 screws from Top Vesa Brackets, +PSW M4X8 Remove 6 screws from Bottom Vesa Brackets, +PSW M4X8 Top Frame (L) and Top Frame (R) Removal Remove 2 screws from Bezel and each Top Frames, +BVTP2 4X16...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 1-10. LCD PANEL REMOVAL Disconnect 1 connector. Remove , 2 screws +BVTP2 4X16 (KDL-32L4000 ONLY), 3 screws +BVTP2 4X16 (KDL-37L4000 ONLY) Release hooks and slide out from Bezel. LCD Panel Clear Panel Bezel Assembly 1-10-1. CLEANING THE LCD PANEL CAUTION: When cleaning the TV, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
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KDL-32L4000/37L4000 KDL-32L4000 ONLY INVERTER BOARD TO A BOARD AND G BOARD Saddle Saddle Saddle Saddle Inverter to A Board Inverter to G Board KDL-32L4000/37L4000...
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KDL-32L4000/37L4000 KDL-32L4000 ONLY G BOARD TO A BOARD KDL-32L4000/37L4000...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 KDL-37L4000 ONLY INVERTER BOARD TO A BOARD AND G BOARD Saddle Saddle Inverter to A Board Inverter to G Board KDL-32L4000/37L4000...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 SECTION 2: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. ACCESSING SERVICE (FACTORY) MODE Use the remote commander to access Service (Factory) mode after completing a repair to the TV set. 1. TV must be turned On (Power ON). 2. To display the service menu, quickly press the following buttons on the Remote Commander:...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 2-2. REVIEWING SERVICE (FACTORY) MODE All of the necessary adjustment are contained in the boards for these models, therefore the following information is for informational purposes. Factory Mode Change source between Input Source <[ ]> Video1,Video2 ,Component, PC, HDMI, & TV White Balance <[...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 2-4. VIEWING MODEL INFORMATION Use the Setup settings menu to display information about the TV. 1. TV must be On. 2. Press the button to display the User Menus. Setup Closed Captions (CC) Info Banner Label Video Inputs Language...
KDL-32L4000/37L4000 SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION H3 (LED) 3-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND All voltages are in V. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS INFORMATION S : Measurement impossibility. : B+line. All capacitors are in μF unless otherwise noted. pF : μμF 50WV or : B-line.
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KDL-32L4000/37L4000 REFERENCE INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( RESISTOR CAPACITOR : RN METAL FILM : TA TANTALUM Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name : RC SOLID : PS STYROL Collector Transistor : FPRD NONFLAMMABLE CARBON...
COVER, UNDER (37) (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) (KDL-37L4000 ONLY) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the screws provided with the TV. CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to Wall Mount Brackets.
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. 4-2. CHASSIS (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 2-580-640-01 SCREW, +BVTP2 4X16 2-580-629-01...
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. 4-3. BEZEL ASSEMBLY AND LCD PANEL (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 2-580-599-01 SCREW, +PSW M4X6...
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2-580-608-01 SCREW, +PSW M5X16 (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) 3-870-769-01 CARTON, INDIVIDUAL (32) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that (KDL-32L4000 US ONLY) you use the screws provided with the TV. 3-874-629-01 CARTON, INDIVIDUAL(32) CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to (KDL-32L4000 CND ONLY) Wall Mount Brackets.