Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 Infrared Sensor Replacement

Written By: Joelle Hylton
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Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 Infrared Sensor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

17

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the infrared sensor in your Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 television.

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    • Rest the TV on its top edge so you have access to the base.

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four screws on the bottom of the base.

    • Remove the base from the frame.

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    • Lay the TV face down.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all of the screws from the the back of the TV.

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    • Stand the TV on its top edge.

    • Gently pry apart the front and back of the TV.

    • The two halves should pull apart easily since there are no longer any screws holding it together.

    • The two halves will still be connected by wires and cables that are taped to each side. Do not pull on these. We will remove them in the next step.

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    • As mentioned in the previous step, there are wires still connecting the two halves.

    • Remove all the pieces of tape to detach the wires from both sides.

    • You want to gently peel the tape off, without pulling on the wires.

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    • Spread apart your TV the rest of the way, but do not disconnect any of the wires.

    • You should have a clear view of the inside on both sides.

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    • Remove all strips of tape attached to the silver steel rectangular piece.

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    • Pull the red wire out from under the black plastic clip.

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    • Unscrew the four screws surrounding the steel rectangle with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

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    • Carefully lift the rectangular piece.

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    • The rectangular piece will still be attached to the motherboard beneath it with a strip of tape. Remove this strip of tape.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws on both sides of the motherboard.

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    • Carefully lift the motherboard away from the television.

    • Keep in mind that the motherboard is still attached by several thin wires and should not be tugged.

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    • There are 5 wires attached to the motherboard. Remove the two thicker white wires to the right of the red wire.

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    • Remove the remaining three wires from the mainboard.

    Remember which wires go to where!

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    • Carefully remove the mainboard from the television.

    • You have now successfully removed the mainboard.

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    • Unplug the ribbon cable from the port on the main board that corresponds with the IR sensor.

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    • Remove the single screw holding the IR sensor and remove the sensor with the ribbon cable.

Conclusion

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

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