Sony DVD-ROM Unit(DDU1615) Teardown

ID: 106707

Description: I will teach you how to deconstruct a DVD-ROM...

Steps:

1. Remove outside screws using a screwdriver that fits a M3x6 screw

2. Gently pry up the top casing with the model sticker facing down. Apply a wiggling motion side to side if necessary

3. Remove all detachable ribbons by wiggling back and forth on a horizontal axis

4. Check for any remaining screws around the edge of the board, if there are none apparent double check the ribbons and the slide the board back until it slides free

5. To remove the tan plastic, ensure all of the screws have been removed on the metal tabs shown in red
6. apply a teetering pull apply more lift to one side that the other
7. My part was already broken! It might be slightly different for you

8. Now most inside components should be loose and removable
9. This is a picture of the removal process of the laser diode component(it is still encased in the moving and refraction related parts)
10. Ensure to hand this with care!

11. Remove the three screws surrounding the second component
12. Remove and check for removal of all ribbons on this component(note the orange is labeled "lead free")

13. Undo the screws on the side of the stepper component with A DIFFERENT SCREWDRIVER TO AVOID STRIPPING
14. The screwdriver will be smaller than the M3x6 fit
15. Gently extract after screw removal

16. flip the leftovers over and slide the peice of black plastic far forward to remove the screws holding the metal in place
17. Slide the disk tray back if you can not remove it completely and proceed to unscrew the final and 3rd screw.
18. You will need a different screwdriver! Use the wiggle test to find the right fit! They will strip extremely easily!

19. Gently remove any clips to allow the only holder to be the rubber wheels to be holding it(circled in red)
20. Gently apply pressure to pull away from the main casing
21. Un-clip the clips seen in photo 2

22. To remove the pole that was in the picture before it was removed, push down on the spring with a screw at one end removed the tilt one end up and remove
23. To remove toothed gears push the clip inside the spire in the middle of the gear, and maintaining pressure on the clip pull away the gear
24. Apply the same technique as in picture 2 but with the clip in picture 3

25. Your pretty much done with this deconstruction
26. If you wish to remove the laser diode be careful! Picture #3 is evidence of my failure to this