portion of the lever.
11.Push the slider back and forth to confirm the operation of the opening and closing gears.
12.Replace the 2 screws holding the loading motor in place.
13.Replace the loading belt.
14.Slide the lift assembly into place, and replace the 2 holding screws.
15.Manually operate the tray loading and lift mechanisms to ensure they operate properly.
16.Set the laser slide assembly into the mechani- cal assembly, and replace the 4 screws and washers.
17.Insert the flex cable into the connector on the laser slide assembly, and lock it in place.
18.Move the slide assembly back and forth to ensure the flex cable doesn’t interfere with its operation.
19.If the flex cable doesn’t allow the slide assembly to easily reach the end of its travel, push the flex cable down so it slides under the metal plate of the slide assembly.
DVD REASSEMBLY
1.Reinstall the front panel circuit boards back in the front panel.
2.Attach the front panel to the unit and replace the screws.
3.Reinstall the component video output board.
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4.Replace the laser mechanical assembly.
5.Replace the power supply.
6.Place the main board in the service position and connect all of the flex cables.
7.Remove the solder from the shorting pad.
8.Install the disc clamp and the cross bar.
9.Replace the safety shield.
10.Slide the disc tray in and replace the locking screws.
11.Place the main board in its normal position with the shield surrounding it and fasten them in place.
12.Install the cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Introduction
1.This section of the book covers troubleshoot- ing the DVD player to the board level. When voltages or waveforms are shown refer to the appropriate connector in the service manual or the back of this book.
2.Before removing any connectors in the player, always remove AC power first. Failure to do so will severely damage the player.
3.Before you take the player apart, thoroughly check its operation and note all symptoms.
4.Be sure the audio selector switch is in the proper position when you check out the audio. In the left position you get
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