Insignia NS-D160A14 Front Panel Replacement

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This short guide explains how to remove the front panel of the Insignia NS-D160A14. Removing this panel gives one easier access to the components inside, and for some of these components, the removal of the front panel is necessary. Fear not, however! The removal of the front panel is easier than it sounds. Let's get started!

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Unplug the power cord before proceeding to open the DVD player's enclosure.
Remove the two 7mm Phillips #2 screws from the back of the DVD player.

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Carefully lift the outer case up, starting from the back.
Removing the outer case may require some force, and you will need to get the case into an angled position compared to the rest of the DVD player before it can be completely separated.

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Unhook the 4 hooks on the main casing.
There is one hook on the top of the casing, one on the bottom, and one on each side.
These hooks are brittle and can easily break.