Removing RPTV Protective Screen

I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen

Glen wrote:

I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen


Hi Glen,

I have a Panasonic 47" model and removed the protective screen a
couple of months ago. It's a fairly simple procedure that I did by
myself, although I think it would have been a little easier with two
people.

You will have to remove the screws all the way around the back that
hold on the hood that holds the mirror. Be very careful when removing
the hood not to damage the mirror. Then you will find brackets holding
the corners of the screens against the front bezel. Remove those and
you can take out the protective screen. Then just replace all the
brackets and the hood and you are good to go.

Note, after I got the hood off I used a sheet to cover the lenses just
in case I dropped any screws. I also rechecked convergence and focus
as the screen is now slightly farther from the mirror (the thickness
of the protective screen).

I find the results well worth the effort.

Good luck,
Jim
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Glen wrote:

I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen


Hi Glen,

I have a Panasonic 47" model and removed the protective screen a
couple of months ago. It's a fairly simple procedure that I did by
myself, although I think it would have been a little easier with two
people.

You will have to remove the screws all the way around the back that
hold on the hood that holds the mirror. Be very careful when removing
the hood not to damage the mirror. Then you will find brackets holding
the corners of the screens against the front bezel. Remove those and
you can take out the protective screen. Then just replace all the
brackets and the hood and you are good to go.

Note, after I got the hood off I used a sheet to cover the lenses just
in case I dropped any screws. I also rechecked convergence and focus
as the screen is now slightly farther from the mirror (the thickness
of the protective screen).

I find the results well worth the effort.

Good luck,
Jim
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Just be aware that if this is done within the manufacturer's warranty
period, you probably have now just voided it.

Scott

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Glen wrote:

I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen


Hi Glen,

I have a Panasonic 47" model and removed the protective screen a
couple of months ago. It's a fairly simple procedure that I did by
myself, although I think it would have been a little easier with two
people.

You will have to remove the screws all the way around the back that
hold on the hood that holds the mirror. Be very careful when removing
the hood not to damage the mirror. Then you will find brackets holding
the corners of the screens against the front bezel. Remove those and
you can take out the protective screen. Then just replace all the
brackets and the hood and you are good to go.

Note, after I got the hood off I used a sheet to cover the lenses just
in case I dropped any screws. I also rechecked convergence and focus
as the screen is now slightly farther from the mirror (the thickness
of the protective screen).

I find the results well worth the effort.

Good luck,
Jim
remove* *for email

Just be aware that if this is done within the manufacturer's warranty
period, you probably have now just voided it.

Scott

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Glen wrote:

I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen


Hi Glen,

I have a Panasonic 47" model and removed the protective screen a
couple of months ago. It's a fairly simple procedure that I did by
myself, although I think it would have been a little easier with two
people.

You will have to remove the screws all the way around the back that
hold on the hood that holds the mirror. Be very careful when removing
the hood not to damage the mirror. Then you will find brackets holding
the corners of the screens against the front bezel. Remove those and
you can take out the protective screen. Then just replace all the
brackets and the hood and you are good to go.

Note, after I got the hood off I used a sheet to cover the lenses just
in case I dropped any screws. I also rechecked convergence and focus
as the screen is now slightly farther from the mirror (the thickness
of the protective screen).

I find the results well worth the effort.

Good luck,
Jim
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Hello,

I was looking at the possibility of spending over $500 on window treatments,
because of a terrible amount of reflectivity from 5 windows.

I got the notion a few days ago to go ahead and remove my so-called
anti-glare shield (55" Mits), and now realize that I should have done it a
year ago. I can now watch with lights on in the room.

The actual procedure took me about 10 minutes. I say go for it, but I would
second the notion oferred by the other poster about your warranty... mine
expired last August (although, I had already potentially voided it by
changing the factory color decoder (red push, etc.) with the I2C fix...).
"Glen" wrote in message
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I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen

Hello,

I was looking at the possibility of spending over $500 on window treatments,
because of a terrible amount of reflectivity from 5 windows.

I got the notion a few days ago to go ahead and remove my so-called
anti-glare shield (55" Mits), and now realize that I should have done it a
year ago. I can now watch with lights on in the room.

The actual procedure took me about 10 minutes. I say go for it, but I would
second the notion oferred by the other poster about your warranty... mine
expired last August (although, I had already potentially voided it by
changing the factory color decoder (red push, etc.) with the I2C fix...).
"Glen" wrote in message
...
I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen

On Mon, 05 Apr 2004 22:13:58 GMT, "chuck" wrote:

Very similar situation. I actually went ahead and had three huge
blinds installed. What a waste of money. Gives my room a very
undesirable ambience. So I think I will risk my warranty and go ahead,
although being petrified to do the dirty deed myself, will have to
find a paid accomplice.

cheers

Hello,

I was looking at the possibility of spending over $500 on window treatments,
because of a terrible amount of reflectivity from 5 windows.

I got the notion a few days ago to go ahead and remove my so-called
anti-glare shield (55" Mits), and now realize that I should have done it a
year ago. I can now watch with lights on in the room.

The actual procedure took me about 10 minutes. I say go for it, but I would
second the notion oferred by the other poster about your warranty... mine
expired last August (although, I had already potentially voided it by
changing the factory color decoder (red push, etc.) with the I2C fix...).
"Glen" wrote in message
.. .
I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen

On Mon, 05 Apr 2004 22:13:58 GMT, "chuck" wrote:

Very similar situation. I actually went ahead and had three huge
blinds installed. What a waste of money. Gives my room a very
undesirable ambience. So I think I will risk my warranty and go ahead,
although being petrified to do the dirty deed myself, will have to
find a paid accomplice.

cheers

Hello,

I was looking at the possibility of spending over $500 on window treatments,
because of a terrible amount of reflectivity from 5 windows.

I got the notion a few days ago to go ahead and remove my so-called
anti-glare shield (55" Mits), and now realize that I should have done it a
year ago. I can now watch with lights on in the room.

The actual procedure took me about 10 minutes. I say go for it, but I would
second the notion oferred by the other poster about your warranty... mine
expired last August (although, I had already potentially voided it by
changing the factory color decoder (red push, etc.) with the I2C fix...).
"Glen" wrote in message
.. .
I am contemplating removing the protective screen from my (Panasonic)
HD RPTV. (Very annoying reflection problems). Would appreciate hearing
from anyone who has done so, and advice of any untoward
consequences.Thanks, Glen

I'd love to see them try. The screen assembly would likely not be covered,
but the rest of the TV sure would be.

"GGA" wrote in message
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Just be aware that if this is done within the manufacturer's warranty
period, you probably have now just voided it.

Scott