Sony CDP-3100 - Removing;Attaching the Front Panel; Replacing the Mechanism Deck

2-2-3. Removing/Attaching the Front Panel
Note: Turn off the power switch when carrying out the
following procedures.
Removing
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to 2-2-1. Removing/
Attaching the Top Cover.)
2. Remove the loading panel. (Refer to 2-2-2. Removing/
Attaching the Loading Panel.)
3. Remove the three screws and open the AU-183 board.
4. Disconnect the CN101 and CN102 connectors of the AU-
183 board.
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Screw
(+PSWS x 8)
5. Loosen the two screws securing the front panel at the
bottom side of the unit.
6. Remove part A shown in the figure from the chassis
claws and remove the front panel.
(+PSWS x 8)
Attaching
7. Attach in the reverse order of steps 1 to 6.
Note: Tighten the screws so that no gap is left between the
front pane! and chassis.
CDP-3100
2-3. REPLACING THE MECHANISM DECK
ASSEMBLY
Note: Turn off the power switch when carrying out the
following procedures.
CAUTION
Laser beam
When servicing, do not approach the laser exit with the
eye too closely. in case it is necessary to confirm laser
beam emission, be sure to observe from a distance of
more than 30 cm from the surface of the objective lens on
the optical! pick-up block.
Removing
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to 2-2-1. Removing/
Attaching the Top Cover.)
2. Remove the loading panel. (Refer to 2-2-2. Removing/
Attaching the Loading Panel.)
3. Check that the pickup is secured and push in the disc
table gently.
4. Remove the three screws and open the AU-183 board.
5. Disconnect the flexible card wire from the connector
(CN103) of the AU-183 board.
2-3 (E)