Page 2 - Important Service and Safety Information
www.polaroid.com 2 Important Service and Safety Information Prior to using this service manual, please ensure that you have carefully followed all the procedures outlined in the user's manual for this product. (1) Read all of these instructions. (2) Save these instructions. (3) Follow all warnings a...
Page 3 - NOTICE ABOUT REPLACEMENT PARTS
www.polaroid.com 3 Important Service and Safety Information Service work should be performed only by qualified service technicians familiar with all safety checks and these service guidelines: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Always disconnect AC power before servicing! Never modify any circuit! Never insert a...
Page 4 - PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LEAD-FREE SOLDER
www.polaroid.com 4 Important Service and Safety Information PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LEAD-FREE SOLDER Components within this television use lead-free solder (Sn-Ag-Cu). Whenever soldering, look at the markings on boards and components within the television to determine the correct solder type according...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
www.polaroid.com 5 Table of Contents 1. Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Troubleshooting / Flow Charts ................................................................................
Page 6 - Operation
Page 8 - Original Remote Control
Page 10 - New Remote Control
Page 13 - HDTV
www.polaroid.com 13 Closed Caption C1,C2,C3,C4,T1,T2, TT4,and Off Set the closed caption mode. Input Password Input the 4-digit password. “0000” Block MPAA Rating Set the input source that you want to lock. Block TV Rating Input the old password first, and then input the new password. Block MPAA Unr...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting / Flow Charts; retest before ordering parts.
www.polaroid.com 14 2. Troubleshooting / Flow Charts Note: Reseat all cables, check fuse by AC plug, perform a clear or reset in factory mode and retest before ordering parts. Can’t power on your TV? This TV is equipped with a safety fuse. In the event of an electrical storm or power outage the safe...
Page 18 - Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specification
www.polaroid.com 18 3. Polaroid Display Cell Defect Specification In some cases, a panel may have defective cells that cannot be controlled. These defective cells can be categorized into two types; (1) Non-lighting or dark cell defect: defect in which the cell is always off (2) Non-extinguishing or ...
Page 19 - Before Returning This Product to the User
www.polaroid.com 19 4. Before Returning This Product to the User Before returning this product to the user, always perform the following safety checks: (4) Inspect all wiring to be sure no wires are pinched between the chassis or any metal parts. (5) Inspect all protective devices for proper install...
Page 20 - Disassembly Procedure
www.polaroid.com 20 5. Disassembly Procedure Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. Allow time for power within all system boards to discharge before you begin disassembly. Never insert any objects into the vent ho...
Page 21 - Stand and Control Box Removal – All Models
www.polaroid.com 21 Stand and Control Box Removal – All Models Lay TV flat on workbench. Be careful to protect the front bezel and LCD screen from being scratched. Use protective cloth between work bench and TV front. Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the p...
Page 23 - Rear Cabinet Cover, LCD Panel and Front Bezel – FLM-4034B
www.polaroid.com 23 Rear Cabinet Cover, LCD Panel and Front Bezel – FLM-4034B Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. Allow time for power within all system boards to discharge before you begin disassembly. Never in...
Page 24 - Tape when reassembling the TV.
www.polaroid.com 24 (3) Remove 4 EMI Foam Standoffs (A) and EMI Aluminum Foil Shielding Tape (B). NOTE: You MUST re-install the EMI Foam Standoffs and EMI Aluminum Foil Shielding Tape when reassembling the TV. (4) From the D-sub board, remove the Speaker wires, Front/Side Control Button wire, LCD Pa...
Page 27 - Rear Cabinet Cover, LCD Panel and Front Bezel – FLM-4232HM, FLM4234BH
www.polaroid.com 27 Rear Cabinet Cover, LCD Panel and Front Bezel – FLM-4232HM, FLM4234BH Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. Allow time for power within all system boards to discharge before you begin disassemb...
Page 32 - A/V Board Removal and Replacement
www.polaroid.com 32 A/V Board Removal and Replacement Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. Allow time for power within all system boards to discharge before you begin disassembly. Never insert any objects into th...
Page 33 - IR Board Removal and Replacement
www.polaroid.com 33 IR Board Removal and Replacement Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. Allow time for power within all system boards to discharge before you begin disassembly. Never insert any objects into the...
Page 34 - Front/Side Control Buttons Removal and Replacement
www.polaroid.com 34 Front/Side Control Buttons Removal and Replacement Note: Before disassembly of any part the TV, make sure the power is OFF, and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet. Allow time for power within all system boards to discharge before you begin disassembly. Never insert an...
Page 35 - Spare Parts Lists; Attention Service Centers
www.polaroid.com 35 6. Spare Parts Lists Attention Service Centers Some models consist of parts with multiple versions. Replacement parts in the spare part lists with an asterisk (*) are multiple version parts. The TV serial number Model Version is used to identify the replacement part(s) needed for...
Page 38 - Exploded View Diagram
www.polaroid.com 38 7. Exploded View Diagram FLM-4034B FLM-4232HM, FLM-4234BH
Page 39 - Block Diagram
Page 41 - Schematics
Page 47 - HMDI connector is a type A receptacle for video/audio mode.
www.polaroid.com 47 HMDI connector is a type A receptacle for video/audio mode. 1. TMDS Data 2+ 9. TMDS Data 0- 17. CEC/GND 2. TMDS Data 2 shield 10. Clock + 18. +5V Power 3. TMDS Data 2- 11. Clock shield 19. Hot Plug Detect 4. TMDS Data 1+ 12. Clock - 5. TMDS Data 1 shield 13. CEC 6. TMDS Data 1- 1...
Page 51 - PCB Layout Diagrams
www.polaroid.com 51 10. PCB Layout Diagrams Keypad Board (Component Side Top) Keypad Board (Component Side Bottom) IR/LED Board (Component Side Top) AUX AV Board (Component Side Top)