[Elecraft] K2 front panel LCD soldering

[Conway Yee]

KA9UCP writes:
>One point they did make, be sure the IC under the LCD is checked for
>proper soldering as any corrections after the LCD is installed is a
>"bear".

W3FPR writes:
>The problem was that for a period of time, the leads on the backlight
>assembly from the vendor were too short, and those backlight assemblies
>with short leads must use the instructions on the errata page

Gentlemen,
Your recommendations are appreciated.  I checked the IC joints VERY
carefully for cold joints and bridges.  I reflowed all joints as well.
My leads are long as well.

I have a followup question.  The instructions specifically say NOT to
remove the backing on either side.  My LCD backlight assembly has white
diffusers on both sides (so far so good).  There is, however a SECOND
thin plastic translucent (not white) film as well on top of the assembly
which seems to be removable.  Can I remove this second film?

tnx.
Conway Yee, N2JWQ