Cinema Display Inverter Board Replacement: A Step-by-Step Process

by: Krishna M. Sadasivam

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Unplug your display from the computer to prevent getting zapped.
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Clear aside your work area. Put a towel or electrostat mat underneath the monitor where you'll perform the surgery.
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lay monitor down flat on cloth
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using 2 mm hex key unscrew the 3 hinge fastners
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Using a 2.5 mm hex key, unscrew the 12 screws around the perimeter of the display
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this is what I used...
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you may want to place another cloth directly underneath the hinge area to avoid your hex key from accidentally scraping the plastic casing.
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Remove the hinge
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pull out the hinge and the display plastic. Set them aside in a safe place.
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remove the outer metal shielded assembly
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Use a Phillips screwdriver for this part.
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Don't forget the two screws underneath the silver tape. Gently peel back from the outer edges to reveal these screws.
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The belly of the beast!
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The old Ambit inverter.
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begin unscrewing the 4 screws holding the Ambit inverter board in place. Remove the electrical tape temporarily to the side.
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gently pry out the connectors attached to the old inverter board.
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Remove the old board and place it back into an anti-static bag.
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Old Ambit part side by side with new Moniserv replacement. Notice the differences of the board.
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Connect the MoniServe inverter board.
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secure in place.
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Did you forget something?
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Of course! The electrical tape.
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Reassemble your monitor and cross your fingers.
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The old Ambit part makes a great paperweight.
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