Self Diagnosis

Supported model

HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL:

REPAIR MANUAL
RB1FK Chassis
Segment: BA

MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION

KDL-40R450A RM-YD092 US/CND/LA/MX
KDL-46R450A RM-YD092 CND/LA/MX

KDL-40R450A

Version Date Subject

1.0 01/28/2013 Original Manual Release Date.

LCD Digital Color TV

9-883-499-01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cautions and Warnings....................................................................................ii Section 4 - Exploded View/Part Number Information..................................20
KDL-40R450A/46R450A..............................................................................20
Section 1 - Specifications and Layouts..........................................................1
Connectors...................................................................................................21
Specifications.................................................................................................1
KDL-40R450A..........................................................................................21
Board Layout..................................................................................................2
KDL-46R450A..........................................................................................21
KDL-40R450A............................................................................................2
Screws..........................................................................................................22
KDL-46R450A............................................................................................2
Wire Dressing.................................................................................................3 Section 5 - Accesories Part Number Information........................................23
KDL-40R450A............................................................................................3 Accessories and Packaging.........................................................................23
KDL-46R450A............................................................................................3 Miscellaneous...............................................................................................23
Optional Accessories....................................................................................23
Section 2 - Troubleshooting............................................................................4
Remote Commander....................................................................................23
Diagnosing the Error......................................................................................4
Viewing the Self Check Diagnosis History.................................................4 Appendix A: Encryption Key Components................................................ A-1
Triage Chart....................................................................................................5
Flowcharts and Diagrams...............................................................................6
Overall Block Diagram...............................................................................6
Power and Control Block Diagram.............................................................7
No Power Flowchart..................................................................................8
Standby LED Blinking Flowchart...............................................................9
No Video Flowchart.................................................................................10
Video Distorsion Flowchart...................................................................... 11

Section 3 - Repair Information.......................................................................12

Repairing the TV...........................................................................................12
Removing the Table-Top Stand................................................................12
Removing the Cover Under.....................................................................12
Replacing the Main Board............................................................................13
Replacing the Power Supply Board..............................................................18
Removing the Switch Unit............................................................................18
Removing the Bezel.....................................................................................19

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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
CAUTION!! ATTENTION!!
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. Ces instructions de service sont à l’usage du personnel de service qualifié
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than seulement. Pour prévenir le risque de choc électrique, ne pas faire l’entretien
that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. autre que celui contenu dans le Mode d’emploi à moins que vous soyez
qualifié faire ainsi.

WARNING!!
ALERTE!!
An isolation transformer should be used during any service to avoid possible
shock hazard, in case of live chassis. Afin d’eviter tout risque d’electrocution provenant d’un chássis sous tension,
un transformateur d’isolement doit etre utilisé lors de tout dépannage.

! SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

! ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS
There are critical components used in LCD color TVs that are important for
safety. These components are identified with shading and ! mark on the
RELATIFS A LA SECURITE!!
schematic diagrams and the parts list. It is essential that these critical parts Les composants identifies par une trame et par une marque ! sur les
be replaced only with the part number specified in the parts list to prevent schemas de principe, les vues explosees et les listes de pieces sont d’une
electric shock, fire or other hazard. importance critique pour la securite du fonctionnement. Ne les remplacer
que par des composants Sony dont le numero de piece est indique dans le
present manuel ou dans des supplements publies par Sony. Les reglages
NOTE: Do not modify the original design without obtaining written permission
de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement
from the manufacturer or you will void the original parts and labor warranty.
sont identifies dans le present manuel. Suivre ces procedures lors de
chaque remplacement de composants critiques, ou lorsqu’un mauvais
ATTENTION!! fonctionnement suspecte.
For safety reasons, component level repair of the Power Supply Boards
and/or the Inverter Boards is prohibited. ATTENTION!!
Pour des raisons de sécurité, Interdire de réparer ou remplacer les
composantes dans les blocs d’alimentation et/ou sur les modules d’inverseur.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT 3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM
or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75 V, so
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety analog meters must have an accurate low voltage scale. Nearly all
checks before releasing the set to the customer: battery-operated digital multimeters that have a 2 VAC range are
suitable. (see Figure A)
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes To Exposed Metal
and bridges. Parts on Set

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or

touching high-wattage resistors.
3. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, ground straps and
mounting hardware have been replaced. Be absolutely certain that AC
0.15 µF Voltmeter
you have replaced all the insulators. (0.75V)
4. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors,
that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the
customer and recommend their replacement.
5. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of Earth Ground
deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their
Figure A. Use an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
replacement.
6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the
replacement of any such line cord to the customer. HOW TO FIND A GOOD EARTH GROUND
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws The cover-plate retaining screw on most AC outlet boxes is at earth ground.
and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage Verify the AC outlet box retaining screw ground by connecting a 60W to
as described in “Leakage Test”. 100W incandescent (not a neon or fluorescent lamp) between the hot side of
the receptacle and the retaining screw. Try both slots, if necessary, to locate
the hot side on the line; the lamp should light at normal brilliance if the screw
LEAKAGE TEST is at ground potential. (see Figure B)

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all Trouble Light
exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, AC Outlet Box
must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be
measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester.
Follow the manufacturers’ instructions provided with the tester.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter.
Figure B. Checking for earth ground.

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SPECIFICATIONS
System Model name KDL-46R450A KDL-40R450A
Television system NTSC: American TV Standard Power and others
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC Compliant 8VSB Power requirement 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (USA/Canada/Mexico 120 V AC, 60 Hz)
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Power consumption
Channel coverage Analog Terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital Terrestrial: 2 - 69 109 W 89 W
in use
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
in standby
Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED Backlight Less than 0.2 W with 120 VAC and less than 0.3 W with 240 VAC
Speaker output 8W+8W Screen size*
Input/Output jacks (measured diagonally) 46 40
(inches)
CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
(cm) 116,8 101,6
VIDEO IN VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms Display resolution 1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
COMPONENT IN YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Speaker/Full range (2) (mm) 40 × 100
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (inches) (1 5/8 × 4)
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms Dimensions* with stand (mm) 1053 × 641 × 181 923 × 567 × 181
(inches) 41 1/2 × 25 1/4 × 7 1/4 36 3/8 x 22 3/8 x 7 1/ 4
HDMI IN 1(ARC) HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p
HDMI IN 2/MHL MHL: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 720/30p, 1080i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p without stand (mm) 1053 × 622 × 76 923 × 548 × 76
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24bits, Dolby Digital (inches) 41 1 /2 × 24 1 /2 × 3 36 3/8 x 21 5/8 x 3
PC Input wall-mount hole pattern
30 0 × 30 0 20 0 × 100
(mm)
AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms (typical)
wall-mount screw size
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/Dolby Digital Optical Signal M6 (8~12 mm) M4 (6.5~10 mm)
(mm)
(OPTICAL)
Mass* with stand (kg) 9.4 7.4
USB Photo, Music and Video (lb) 20.8 16.3
without stand (kg) 9.1 7.1
(lb) 20.1 15.7
Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD092 (1) / Size AAA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1)
Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Software License (1)
Stand installation guide (1) / Table-Top Stand (1 set) / Screws (4) (KDL-46R450A)
Screws (2) (KDL-40R450A) / Attachment Parts (2) (KDL-46R450A only)
Optional accessories Connecting Cables / Support Belt Kit

• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Dimensions and mass are approximate values.

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BOARD LAYOUT

KDL-40R450A KDL-46R450A

POWER SUPPLY
BOARD (GL4) POWER SUPPLY
BOARD (GL5) MAIN BOARD
MAIN BOARD
(A BOARD)
(A BOARD)
SWITCH SWITCH
UNIT UNIT
TCON
TCON
H BOARD
H BOARD

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WIRE DRESSING

KDL-40R450A KDL-46R450A

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SECTION 2 - TROUBLESHOOTING Self Diagnosis
Supported model

DIAGNOSING THE ERROR SELF CHECK

Before servicing the Television:
Back <<
1. Verify the TV has the symptom the customer indicated. 002 MAIN_ POWER 001 Indicates
2. Check to see if the latest Software is installed. 003 DC_ALERT1 000 an error
a. If not, install the latest version. 003 AUDIO_PROT 000 has occurred
004 BALANCER_ERR 000
3. Determine the replacement part required. 005 TCON_ERR 000
005 PANEL_ID_NVM_ERR 000 Indicates
VIEWING THE SELF CHECK DIAGNOSIS HISTORY 006 BACKLIT 000 no error
When an error is detected, the Self Check screen records the number of 007 TEMP_ERR 000 has occurred
times the error occurred. This is helpful in confirming past occurrences of
an error and for determining if an error is intermittent when the customer is
00116 00024 00115
not sure what is causing the television to shut down. If the screen displays
a “0”, no error has occurred. [Home] Exit

1. Press POWER to turn on the TV and then turn it off again. SAMPLE SELF CHECK DIAGNOSIS PAGE

2. Press the following buttons on the Remote Commander within 1

second of each other:

DISPLAY Channel 5 Volume - POWER

NOTE: This differs from accessing Service Adjustments Mode (Volume +).

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TRIAGE CHART
Use this general Triage Chart to determine what may possibly be causing the error before going out to the customers location.

1. Confirm the symptom from the customer. RED Dot: (Primary) Most likely defective part.
2. Select that symptom from the chart. BLUE Triangle: (Secondary) Possible defective part.
3. Bring the primary component listed for that symptom.
4. Follow the associated flowcharts in the Training Manual to isolate the board.
5. Chart Color Code.
Protection Modes Power Video Audio
Board Whole Isolated
No
2X 3X 5X 6X Dead set
Video
Screen Area No Audio
Distortion Distortion

MAIN BOARD  ▲ ▲  
POWER SUPPLY   
LCD PANEL 
TCON   ▲ ▲
*NOTE: REFER TO LCD PANEL SERVICE MANUAL IN REFERENCE LIBRARY DATABASE
FOR CORRECT REPLACEMENT PARTS BASED ON SERIAL NUMBER.

To access the most recent version of the Triage documents for the models listed in this manual, login into the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at
http://www.sony.com/asp.

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FLOWCHARTS AND DIAGRAMS

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM

MAIN BOARD

RF TUNER L
CLASS D
AUDIO
COMPONENT/ AMP
R
COMPOSITE

COMPOSITE
HDMI 1 HEADPHONE AUDIO OUT
HDMI 2 MT5389 ANALOG AUDIO OUT
A/V DECODER OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
A/V PROCESS

PC HD15
LVDS
USB 1
LCD PANEL, TCON, &
LED BACKLIGHTS

SWITCH LED
UNIT IR RX
H

AC IN POWER SUPPLY

GL4 (40")
GL5 (46")

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POWER AND CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM

POWER SUPPLY
CN6801
1 LED + LCD PANEL, TCON
&
2 LED - LED BACKLIGHTS

CN6101
AC IN (N) 1
AC IN (H) 2

MAIN BOARD

CN6401
1, 3 GND CN201
2 STBY 3.3V STBY 3.3V 1
4 POWER_ON GND 2, 7, 11
5, 7 VCC_12V VCC-12V 3, 8
6 AC_OFF_DET BL PWM 4
8 BLKT_EN AC_DET 5
9, 11 AUDIO_12V POWER_ON 6
10 BL_CNTRL TCON_VCC 10
11 AUDIO_12V AUDIO_12V 12
12 BKL_ERR BL_ERR 13
13, 15 VCC_12V BL_EN 14
14 NC

16 NC
GL4 (40")
GL5 (46") A

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NO POWER FLOWCHART

No Power

Unplug TV from
AC power. Wait at
least 20 seconds
and re-apply AC
power

Press power
Does red standby Yes button while Yes
High (3.3V)
LED on front panel monitoring pin 4 of Power Supply Board
on pin 4?
light steady? CN6401 on power
supply board

No No

Is standby LED Yes See protection High (3.3V) Yes

Main Board
blinking? flowchart on CN6401 pin 6?

No No

Power Supply Board

Power Supply Board

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STANDBY LED BLINKING FLOWCHART

Protect
Shutdown.
Standby LED
Blinking

Yes
2X Power Supply Board

No

Yes
3X Main Board

6X

No

Yes

No
5X

Yes

“SONY” logo No
appears before Power Supply Board
LCD Panel
shutdown?

Yes

LCD Panel

. *For Part Number information, refer to “Section 4 - Exploded View/Part Number Information” on page 20.

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NO VIDEO FLOWCHART

No Video

Backlights No
LCD Panel
turned on?

Yes

Any OSD Yes

graphics Main Board
present?

No

Unplug LVDS
connector at
TCON while unit Any flashes No
is running. This seen on LCD Panel
may need to be screen?
done more than
once
Yes

Main Board

. *For Part Number information, refer to “Section 4 - Exploded View/Part Number Information” on page 20.

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VIDEO DISTORSION FLOWCHART

Video Distortion

Is distortion No Lines move

Yes Improper of Vertical lines Yes Yes
across entire when wide-mode Main Board
missing colors? or bars?
screen? changed?

No Yes No No

Main Board LCD Panel

Yes
Any horizontal LCD Panel
lines?

No

Any single or Yes

isolated vertical LCD Panel
lines?

No

More than 1 Yes Uneven Yes

LCD Panel
vertical band? brightness?

LCD Panel

. *For Part Number information, refer to “Section 4 - Exploded View/Part Number Information” on page 20.

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REPAIRING THE TV REMOVING THE COVER UNDER

If the latest Software does not correct the issue, complete the following:
1. Verify the television has the symptom the customer indicated. 1. Remove the 13 screws from the Cover Under.
2. Replace part causing the error.
3. Install the latest version of Software. (Required for ALL repairs)
4. Perform the required service adjustments and checks.
5. Verify the repair resolved the issue.

STARTING THE REPAIR

The following information explains how to remove the Table-Top Stand and
2. Hold the bottom of the Cover Under with both thumbs and flip to open it.
Rear Cover.

REMOVING THE TABLE-TOP STAND

1. Place TV facing down on a soft and flat surface.

3. Grasp the Cover Under from the corner and lift to detach from the
bottom.

2. Remove 2 screws from Table-Top Stand and carefully detach from

Rear Cover.

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REPLACING THE MAIN BOARD

The Main Board used in these models is available for repair. For Part Numer 3. Remove 5 screws from the Main Board.
information refer to Section 4 - Exploded View/Part Number Information on
page 20.
1. Disconnect LVDS and FFC connectors.
a. Press both sides to unclamp connector and pull to release.

4. Lift to detach from the Rear Cover.

b. Lift the black bar and pull blue FFC cables to release.

5. Replace with new Main Board.

6. Reconnect the LVDS, FFC Cables and all connectors.
a. Press both sides to clamp connector and insert back.

2. Unplug connectors from the Main Board.

b. Hold the blue FFC cables and insert back in the connector. Once
the black marking line is straight, close the bar to secure position.

CAUTION: Make sure the black line is aligned to the Main Board
connector when reinserting.

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7. Turn the TV on, to update the Software. 11. Press until Status information is selected.
After ALL repairs UPDATE the SOFTWARE to the latest version.
Service Mode
Instructions for updating the Software are included with the Software
Sound Adjustment >>
package on the Sony Authorized Service Portal website.
Wide Band Tuning >>
8. After update is complete, press POWER to turn off the TV. Range Scan… >>
Self diagnosis history >>
9. Access Service Mode by pressing the following buttons within 1
Status Information… >>
second of each other:
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
5 + Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
DISPLAY Channel Volume POWER
TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]>
Demo Special >>
Service Mode
Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Sound Adjustment >>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]>
Wide Band Tuning >>
UART Selection No Log
Range Scan… >>
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT
Self diagnosis history >>
MODEL NAME EDIT
Status Information… >>
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
[</>]Set [Home] Exit
Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]> 12. Press to view the Status Information screen.
Demo Special >> The latest version is displayed as shown:
Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]> MAIN FW VER: v1.007
UART Selection No Log MAIN NVM VER: TD1.000
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT BOOT LOADER VER: v1.0000
MODEL NAME EDIT PANEL VER: v1.0000
PQ VER: v1.0000
[</>]Set [Home] Exit AQ VER: AQ1.0000
KP VER:
10. Verify the latest Software is installed before proceeding to the service ANT-SW: Antenna
adjustments: Phy.Ch.: 2
Status: Unlock
INT VER: 002125_3_001_1268_001_5_
S/N: N/A
Freq. (kHz) 55250
Modulation NTSC
Offset Freq: N/A

13. Press RETURN to display the Service Mode screen again.

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14. Press until Panel Selection is selected. 17. Press until SERIAL NUMBER EDIT is selected.
Service Mode Service Mode
Sound Adjustment >> Sound Adjustment >>
Wide Band Tuning >> Wide Band Tuning >>
Range Scan… >> Range Scan… >>
Self diagnosis history >> Self diagnosis history >>
Status Information… >> Status Information… >>
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]> LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
Low of HPD <[ 5 ]> Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]> TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]>
Demo Special >> Demo Special >>
Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]> Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]> Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]>
UART Selection No Log UART Selection No Log
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT SERIAL NUMBER EDIT
MODEL NAME EDIT
MODEL NAME EDIT
[</>]Set [Home] Exit
[</>]Set [Home] Exit
15. Press or to select the correct Panel Code for the Panel ID. 18. Press to be able to select the first digit.
(Use the table below for reference).
Service Mode
Model Name Panel Code Panel Type Panel ID Sound Adjustment >>
KDL-40R450A 20_LSY400HM02 SEC LSY400HM02 Wide Band Tuning >>
Range Scan… >>
KDL-46R450A 22_LSY460HN01 SEC LSY460HN01 Self diagnosis history >>
Status Information… >>
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
CAUTION: You MUST SELECT THE CORRECT PANEL ID CODE Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
for the picture to display propertly. TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]>
16. Locate the Serial Number for the TV on the side of the Rear Cover of Demo Special >>
the TV. Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]>
MODEL NO UART Selection No Log
KDL-40R450A SERIAL NUMBER EDIT _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SERIAL NO MODEL NAME EDIT
6000001
[</>]Set [Home] Exit

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19. Press or and to enter all the digits of the Serial Number. 22. Press until MODEL NAME EDIT is selected.

Service Mode Service Mode

Sound Adjustment >> Sound Adjustment >>
Wide Band Tuning >> Wide Band Tuning >>
Range Scan… >> Range Scan… >>
Self diagnosis history >> Self diagnosis history >>
Status Information… >> Status Information… >>
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]> LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
Low of HPD <[ 5 ]> Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]> TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]>
Demo Special >> Demo Special >>
Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]> Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]> Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]>
UART Selection No Log UART Selection No Log
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 6000001 SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 6000001
MODEL NAME EDIT MODEL NAME EDIT

[</>]Set [Home] Exit [</>]Set [Home] Exit

CAUTION: The Serial Number can only be selected once. Be sure 23. Press to be able to select the first character.
to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.
Service Mode
20. When the complete Serial Number is displayed, press . Sound Adjustment >>
Wide Band Tuning >>
21. The confirmation screen displays, press to select YES
Range Scan… >>
and then press . Self diagnosis history >>
Status Information… >>
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]>
Demo Special >>
Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]>
UART Selection No Log
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 6000001
MODEL NAME EDIT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[</>]Set [Home] Exit

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24. Press or and to enter all the characters of the Model Name.
Service Mode
Sound Adjustment >>
Wide Band Tuning >>
Range Scan… >>
Self diagnosis history >>
Status Information… >>
LVDS Spectrum(%0) <[ 30 ]>
Low of HPD <[ 5 ]>
TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ 20 ]>
Demo Special >>
Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ On ]>
Panel Selection <[ 20_LSY400HM02 ]>
UART Selection No Log
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 6000001
MODEL NAME EDIT KDL-40R450A

[</>]Set [Home] Exit

CAUTION: The Model Name can only be selected once. Be sure

to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.
25. When the complete Model Name is displayed, press .
26. The confirmation screen displays, press to select YES
and then press .
27. Press POWER to exit Service Mode.

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REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD REMOVING THE SWITCH UNIT

1. Remove the screws and detach brackets. 1. Disconnect FFC cable from Switch Unit.

2. Remove 5 screws from the Power Supply Board.

2. Insert finger on the free space on the left side pocket where Switch Unit
is located and pull to detach from Rear Cover.

3. Disconnect the Power Cord from the Power Supply Board.

4. Disconnect all the connectors to detach from the Rear Cover.

5. Confirm if the latest version of the Software is installed and if not, you
must update it.

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REMOVING THE BEZEL

1. Remove the screws and detach the Power Cord. 5. Flip the TV face up and press the gap between the LCD Panel and
Bezel.

2. Disconnect connectors from the TCON and H Board.

6. Gently lift up and unhook the Bezel to dettach.

Caution:To avoid damaging the connector, make sure the H Board is

disconnected before removing the SPK BFL from the Rear Cover.
3. Remove the harness assembly carefully.

4. Gently lift up the cover and dettach from LCD Panel.

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KDL-40R450A/46R450A Components not identified by a part number or description

are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine
The component parts of an assembly are indicated by the reference numbers in
the far right column of the parts list and within the dotted lines of the diagram.
service.
NOTE: The components identified by shading and ! NOTE: The components identified by a red outline and a mark contain confidential
mark are critical for safety. information. Specific instructions must be adhered to whenever these components are
Replace only with part number specified. repaired and/or replaced. (See Appendix A)

REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES]

13
1 4-459-446-01 COVER, UNDER (40FANF) (KDL-40R450A ONLY)
1 4-459-473-01 COVER, UNDER (46FANF) (KDL-46R450A ONLY)
2 4-459-511-01 PLASTIC, STAND (ML1F)
12
12 3 1-858-888-11 LOUD SPEAKER (L) 40X100MM
4 4-459-445-01 BRACKET, SP (40FANF) (KDL-40R450A ONLY)
H Board
is included 4 4-459-472-01 BRACKET, SP (46FANF) (KDL-46R450A ONLY)
in the Bezel.
5 1-895-371-11 A BOARD, COMPLETE
11 AFTER REPLACING THE MAIN BOARD, YOU MUST UPDATE THE
10 SOFTWARE TO THE LATEST VERSION.

6 4-459-477-01 BRACKET, STAND A (40FANF)

9 7 4-459-475-01 BRACKET, VESA (FANF) (KDL-40R450A ONLY)
7 4-459-475-11 BRACKET, VESA (FANF) (KDL-46R450A ONLY)
6 14

7 7 ! 8 1-846-638-11 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (KDL-40R450A ONLY)

! 8 1-846-638-31 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (KDL-46R450A ONLY)
5
1 8
6 9 1-858-888-21 LOUD SPEAKER (R) 40X100MM
4 10 1-474-487-11 GL4 BOARD, COMPLETE (KDL-40R450A ONLY)
10 1-474-488-11 GL5 BOARD, COMPLETE (KDL-46R450A ONLY)

11 1-492-329-11 SWITCH UNIT

3 12 4-459-474-01 BRACKET, VESA TOP A (46FANF) (KDL-46R450A ONLY)
2
13 A-1932-053-A BEZEL (40FANFB MR) (KDL-40R450A ONLY)
13 A-1932-061-A BEZEL (46FANFB MR) (KDL-46R450A ONLY)

14 NA LCD PANEL
FOR ALL LCD PANEL AND TCON BOARD PART NUMBER
INFORMATION REFER TO THE LCD PANELS SERVICE MANUAlL.

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 SECTION 4 - EXPLODED VIEW/PART NUMBER INFORMATION

CONNECTORS NOTE: The components identified by shading and ! NOTE: The components identified by a red outline and a mark contain confidential
mark are critical for safety. information. Specific instructions must be adhered to whenever these components are
Replace only with part number specified. repaired and/or replaced. (See Appendix A)

KDL-40R450A KDL-46R450A

52
53 58
51 102 103 108
55 101 105
54 57 59
104 106 109
56
107

REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
51 1-910-107-50 FFC CABLE 40 MB-KEY 6P 101 1-910-107-67 FFC CABLE 46 MB-KEY 6P
52 1-910-107-47 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 40/46 PSU-LED 102 1-910-107-47 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 40/46 PSU-LED
53 1-910-107-44 GROUND CABLE 40 MB-PSU (M) 103 1-910-107-62 GROUND CABLE 46 MB-PSU (M)
(LA,MX MODELS ONLY) (LA,MX MODELS ONLY)
54 1-910-107-46 GROUND CABLE 40 MB-S0URCE 104 1-910-107-64 GROUND CABLE 46 MB-S0URCE

55 1-910-107-48 (LVDS) FFC CABLE 40 MB-TCON 51P 105 1-910-107-65 (LVDS) FFC CABLE 46 MB-TCON 51P
56 1-910-107-49 FFC CABLE 40 MB-IR 10P 106 1-910-107-61 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 46 MB-SP LR 4P
57 1-910-107-43 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 40 MB-SP LR 4P 107 1-910-107-66 FFC CABLE 46 MB-IR 10P
58 1-910-107-42 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 40 MB-PSU 14P 108 1-910-107-60 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 46 MB-PSU 14P
59 1-910-107-45 GROUND CABLE 40 MB-PSU (L) 109 1-910-107-63 GROUND CABLE 46 MB-PSU (L)

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 SECTION 4 - EXPLODED VIEW/PART NUMBER INFORMATION

SCREWS NOTE: The components identified by shading and !

mark are critical for safety.
NOTE: The components identified by a red outline and a mark contain confidential
information. Specific instructions must be adhered to whenever these components are
Replace only with part number specified. repaired and/or replaced. (See Appendix A)

P/N DESCRIPTION KDL-40R450A KDL-46R450A

Rear Cover (12), Bracket Vesa (2), Rear Cover (12), Bracket Vesa (4),
2-580-639-01 Screw, +BVTP 4x12 TYPE2 IT-3 Bracket AC (2), Bracket Stand(2) Bracket AC (2), Bracket Stand (2),
Speaker Blaffe (4)

G Board (7), A Board/Bracket G Board (6), A Board (4),

7-685-646-79 SCREW, +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 IT-3 Bottom Bracket (2)
SP (5)

7-685-647-79 SCREW +BVTP 3X10 TYPE2 IT-3 RC Terminal (1) Not Used

2-580-608-11 SCREW, +PSW M5X16 Table Top Stand to TV (2) Table Top Stand to TV (2)

N/A GEAR SCREW M3X5 22 Not Used A Board (1), G Board (1)

7-685-648-71 SCREW +BVTP 3X12 TYPE2 IT-3 Not Used RC Terminal (1)

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SECTION 5 - ACCESORIES PART NUMBER INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES AND PACKAGING
PART NO. DESCRIPTION OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
2-580-608-11 SCREW, +PSW M5X16
(SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO LCD TV) 4-414-470-01 SUPPORT BELT KIT
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 the Wall Mount
Brackets.
REMOTE COMMANDER
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
2-580-602-01 SCREW, +PSW M4X12
(ATTACHMENT PARTS FOR WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS) 1-492-065-11 REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-YD092)
(KDL-46R450A ONLY)

4-459-301-11 GUIDE, QUICK SETUP (ENGLISH VERSION)

4-459-301-21 GUIDE, QUICK SETUP (FRENCH VERSION)
4-459-301-31 GUIDE, QUICK SETUP (SPANISH VERSION)
4-459-301-51 GUIDE, QUICK SETUP (ENGLISH AND SPANISH VERSION)

4-458-509-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION(ENGLISH VERSION)

4-458-509-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH VERSION)
4-458-509-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH VERSION)
4-456-270-11 SUPPLEMENT (STAND INSTALLATION)

MISCELLANEOUS
PART NO. DESCRIPTION

3-299-071-06 FLYER, SAFETY

4-464-002-01 GASKET (40FANF)
(KDL-40R450A ONLY)
4-464-000-01 GASKET (46FANF)
(KDL-46R450A ONLY)

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APPENDIX A: ENCRYPTION KEY COMPONENTS
Encryption key components developed by Sony Corporation contain confidential information and shall be handled under the non-disclosure obligations provided
in the applicable agreement with Sony Corporation (and/or its subsidiary).
As part of this agreement specific instructions must be adhered to whenever a Circuit Board containing encryption key components is repaired and/or replaced
pursuant to the following:
1. In the service manual the Circuit Board(s) containing encryption key components shall be identified with a red outline and a .
2. Only repair boards or components listed in the service manual shall be utilized for replacement and/or repair.
3. Disassembly, decryption or reverse-engineering component(s) is strictly prohibited.
4. Any board in which the Servicer replaces an encryption key component must be placed back into the set it orignally came from and the replaced
defective component MUST BE DESTROYED. Boards cannot be swapped.
5. If a Circuit Board identified with a red outline and a in the service manual is deemed to be defective:
a. and if a core charge is imposed and is covered under the product warranty, the defective un-repaired or modified board MUST BE RETURNED to
Sony.
b. and if the core charge is NOT covered under the product warranty, the defective un-repaired or modified board MUST BE DESTROYED.
6. If a unit is destroyed (such as field scrap), the Circuit Board identified with a red outline and a in the service manual MUST BE DESTROYED.

is a trademark of Sony Electronics.

Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Sony Corporation
Sony LCSC English
Technical Services 2013AJ74WEB-1
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