65 52 023 Replacing panel for on-board monitor (control panel, widescreen)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete on-board monitor (widescreen)

Release screws (1).

Remove upper housing section (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Housing Section

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Raise locks (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach ribbon cables (2) and feed out at catches (3).

Installation:

Make sure ribbon cables are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Raising Locks

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NOTE: Carefully feed out ribbon cables when removing panel for on-board monitor (control panel).

Release screws (1).

Remove panel for on-board monitor (control panel) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Screws

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