Disassembling Panasonic GU87 LCD main board

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How to remove the LCD main board

  • Author: Van
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — LCD Cover removal  ¶ 

  • Remove the four rubber screw covers from encircled locations.

  • Using a #0 tri wing screwdriver, remove the screws previously hidden below the rubber covers.

  • If you have difficulties finding this screwdriver, it is commonly sold as a Nintendo Gameboy/Wii screwdriver.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Pry the case open using iPhone tool (as shown), fingernails, small flathead screwdriver, etc.

  • Be mindful of location and magnitude of applied force, so as not to damage the case.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Minor-LCD  ¶ 

  • Unlock the minor LCD connector by applying bilateral pressure with tweezers, as shown.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Use fingernails to pry off minor LCD mount, as shown.

  • Remove the minor LCD

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — LCD main board  ¶ 

  • Unlock the LCD main board connectors shown in red boxes on the picture .

  • Use tweezers as necessary.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Place finger nails on the connector tab as shown.

  • Lift the connector tab up.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Pull/pivot the LCD main board as shown in order to remove.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Panasonic GU87 device page.

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