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Installation Instructions
Backlight Replacement
Catalog Numbers 2711P-RL7C, 2711P-RL7C2, 2711P-RL10C,
2711P-RL10C2, 2711P-RL12C, 2711P-RL12C2, 2711P-RL15C
Topic Page
About This Publication 1
Important User Information 2
Precautions 3
Required Tools 3
Remove Display Module Bezel 3
Remove Display Module Bezel 3
Replace Backlight 6
Replace Display Module Bezel 10
About This Publication
This document shows how to remove and replace the backlight for the 700, 1000,
1250, and 1500 versions of the PanelView Plus/PanelView Plus CE terminals. The
1250 High-bright terminals do not have a replaceable backlight.
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Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com
equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the
wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must
satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot
assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
) describes some important differences between solid state
WARNING
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
SHOCK HAZARD
BURN HAZARD
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in
a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss.
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury
or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you to identify a hazard,
avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequences.
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert
people that dangerous voltage may be present.
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert
people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
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Precautions
Disconnect power from the terminal before installing or replacing any components.
Take care not to touch any of the exposed electronic components during
installation.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Disconnect all power from the terminal before installing or replacing any
components. Failure to disconnect power may result in electrical shock or
damage to the terminal.
Work in a static free environment and wear a properly grounded electrostatic
discharge (ESD) wristband.
Be careful when touching any of the exposed electronic components to prevent
damage from ESD.
Required Tools
These are the tools required to replace backlights for PanelView Plus and
PanelView Plus CE terminals:
• #00, #1, and #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wristband
Remove Display Module Bezel
Follow these steps to remove the bezel.
1. Disconnect power from the terminal.
2. Set the terminal, display side down, on a flat stable surface.
ATTENTION
3. Remove the two screws that secure the small metal plate to the back of the
display module only on touch screen terminals.
Wear a properly grounded ESD wristband before touching any of the electronic
components in the display module.
Be careful when touching any of the exposed electronic components to prevent
damage from ESD.
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4. Disconnect the touch screen connector.
Plate
Touch Screen Connector
5. Remove the screws from the back of the display module.
The number of screws varies for each terminal type.
6. Remove the sealing gasket.
Sealing
Gasket
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Display Module Bezel