Panasonic SA-DK10

The laser diode in the traverse deck (optical pickup) may break
down due to potential difference caused by static electricity of
clothes or human body.
So, be careful of electrostatic breakdown during repair of the
traverse deck (optical pickup).
5.1. Handling the Traverse Deck
(Optical pickup)
1. The traverse deck (optical pickup) is an extremely
highprecsion construction and must not be subjected to
impact, excessive vibration, or other types of rough
handling.
2. In order to prevent static electricity damage to the laser
diode, use a short pin or similar tool to short the optical
pickup’s flexible circuit boards after they have been
disconnected from the main circuit board.
3. Handle the flexible circuit boards with care; excessive force
could cause them to be broken.
4. Do not turn the pre-set variable resistor (for adjustment of
the laser power); it has been adjusted at the factory. (as
shown in Fig. 1)
5.2. Grounding for electrostatic
breakdown prevention
1. Human body grounding
Use the anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static
electricity from your body.
2. Work table grounding
Put a conductive material (sheet) or steel sheet on the area
where the optical pickup is placed, and ground the sheet.
(sa shown in Fig. 2)
3.
Caution :
The static electricity of your clothes will not be grounded
through the wrist strap. So, take care not to let your clothes
touch the traverse deck (optical pickup).
5.3. Caution when Replacing the
Traverse Deck
The traverse deck has a short point shorted with solder protect
the laer diode against electrostatics breakdown. Be sure to
remove the solder from the short point before making
connections.
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SA-DK10