PANASONIC CHASSISAP381
Service Manual

Disassembly for service (continued)
Note: To remove the four brackets holding the degauss coil from the corners of the CRT, first remove the CRT from the cabinet, then remove the brackets by pressing the tab on the bracket and pull upwards. These brackets are included in the degauss coil kit, for part number, please see parts list section (see Fig. 7).
Degaussing coil bracket Degaussing coil Press tab then pull upwards

Note:

Reuse all the clampers and mounting brackets from the degaussing coil and screen, and when remounting the degaussing coil assure that is not touching the speakers, this can be done by placing some tape (see Fig. 7), this may cause mask vibration. The mounting brackets and clampers are not supplied with the replacements.

Important notice: When ordering the CRT, please order CRT and CRT KIT also. Please see parts list section for part numbers

Figure 7. Brackets removal 6. Note the original locations and mounting of the degaussing coil and the dag ground assembly to insure proper reinstallation on the replacement CRT. To remove and remount the degaussing coil: The degaussing coil is held in place by clampers fastened to the CRT corner ears. These clampers must be installed onto the replacement CRT prior to mounting the degaussing coil. To remove and remount the dag ground braid: a.Unhook the coil spring from the bottom corners of the CRT ears. b.Release the braid loop from the upper corners of the CRT ears. 7. Mount the dag ground braid on the replacement CRT. Position the degaussing coil with new ties. Dress coil as was on the original CRT. 8. Replace the components on CRT neck and reinstall into cabinet. Verify that all ground wires and circuit board plugs get connected.

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