Sharp MD-S301 - Power Source Options; Alkaline Battery Power; AC Power Safety Notes

MD-S301/S301W
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REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE MAIN PARTS
Remove the mechanism according to the disassembling meth-
ods 1 to 4. (See Page 7.)
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-3
Figure 8-2
How to reinstall the optical pickup unit
(See Fig. 8-3.)
1. Remove the screws (C1) x 1 pcs.
2. Slowly raise the optical pickup.
Note:
Be careful so that the motor gear is not damaged.
(If the gear is damaged, abnormal sound is emitted when
searching is performed.)
How to remove the sled motor (See Fig. 8-2.)
1. Remove the stop washer (B1) x 1 pc. and remove the gear
(B2) x 1 pc.
2. Remove the screw (B3) x 3 pc.
3. Remove the flex PWB soldering joint (B4) x 3 places, and
remove the sled motor.
Note:
Be careful so that the motor gear is not damaged.
(If the gear is damaged, abnormal sound is emitted when
searching is performed.)
How to remove the spindle motor (See Fig. 8-1.)
1. Remove the flexible PWB solder joint (A1) x 4. (4 places)
2. Remove the screws (A2) x 3 pcs., and remove the Spindle
motor.
* When installing the spindle motor, gently press in the arrow
direction (in view of grating).
(A2)x3
ø1.4x2.8mm
MD Mechanism
Spindle Motor
Solder joint of mechanism
flexible PWB
(A1)x4
(B3)x2
ø1.4x1.2mm
(B4)x3
Solder joint of mechanism
flexible PWB

(B2)x1
Sled Motor
Stop Washer
(B1)x1
(C1)x1
ø1.7x3mm
Optical Pickup
Shaft