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Taking a look at the device, we can see a basic portable DVD player.
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The next logical step is to remove the battery
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I am able to remove these phillips head screw with a PH0 bit.
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I spot an illegal sticker! These aren't legally binding, but what warranty from 2006 is even valid today anyways?
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Piercing through that reveals another screw!
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We can now remove the back cover.
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A quick glance over the motherboard reveals some fantastic user-friendly design.
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I can also spot the 3 screws holding the board down. Also Phillips PH0!
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I remove these 2 ribbon cables by pulling back on the black plastic piece gently, and then pulling out the cable.
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First, pull on both sides
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Then pull out.
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Before we remove the motherboard, we have to peel back the tape, and unplug these 3 connectors.
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Now, we can remove the motherboard.
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Top of motherboard
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Power
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I/O
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Volume
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CPU
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Battery Connector
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Bottom of motherboard
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Optical Drive Connectors
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Display Connectors
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Battery Connector
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The optical drive assembly can just be lifted right off, no screws required!
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Laser
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Wheel
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Connectors
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Shock absorbers
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Laser motor
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Laser motor gears
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That's all I was able to get to today, though I did notice 2 tiny screws on the bottom of the screen. It may be possible to replace the screen, though that's a question for another time.
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The modular system allowed for a fantastic, easy, replacement of the motherboard and optical drive. Screen replacement theoretically possible.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Did you ever get around to seeing if you could get to the LCD? Currently trying to open it to get the model number so I can connect it to a raspberry pi
