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Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Drive Replacement

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Does your DVD player not play discs at all? Use this guide to replace the optical drive in your device.

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  1. Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Drive Replacement, Top Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the three 6mm Phillips head screws on the back of the DVD player with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips screws on each side of the DVD player using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Using your hand, gently lift the black top panel and safely place it off to the side.

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    • Remove five 6mm Phillips screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • The 2 screws on the right of the cartridge are better shown in the second and third photos.

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    • Remove the remaining four 6mm Phillips screws.

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    • Using your fingers, gently remove the metal pieces on each side of the cartridge and carefully place them aside.

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    • Gently lift the cartridge. Remove two 4mm Phillips screws from the green circuit board.

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    • Using your fingers, gently pull off the wires.

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    • Using your fingers, pull off the green circuit board from the cartridge and carefully place it down.

    • Be careful not to rip the tape attaching the green circuit boards together.

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    • Flip the cartridge over to the bare side with no stickers. Remove four 10mm Phillips screws from each corner.

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    • Using your hands, gently lift the lid and carefully place it aside.

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    • Flip over the cartridge. Using your hands, gently lift the rest of the silver case.

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