LG TV 49SJ8000 - WiFi module disassembly

ID: 117783

Description:

Steps:

  1. Place the display on a soft surface in order to help prevent scratches and/or breaking the display.
  2. Remove the 4 Phillips screws that hold the stand in place (if installed).
  3. Remove all screws from the rear panel.
  4. There are two screws near to the input and output connectors.
  5. On the lower part of the TV (next to the speakers) there are two additional screws that need to be removed.
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  6. With the panel removed, it's possible to visualize the boards and its connections.
  7. To the left, there is the power supply, which supplies power to the TV.
  8. To the right, there is the logic board.
  9. On the lower section you can locate both speakers.
  10. Between both speakers you can find the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module.
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  11. To remove the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module, there is only one screw holding the entirety of the structure.
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  12. Wi-Fi module removed.
  13. If your TV shows the message Device Connected/Device Disconnected, Wi-Fi not working or Magic remote not working, it's possible that there is a bad connection on the module.
  14. Remove the flex cables carefully and install them once again.
  15. In order to remove the flex cable, there is a little tab that needs to be lifted.
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