Sony UBP-UX80 Disc Drive Assembly Replacement

ID: 160364

Description: Your disc drive begins to start malfunctioning,...

Steps:

1. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 10.5 mm screws that secure the two side panels onto the back of the player.
2. Slide both covers back about a 1/2 inch, then pull them away from the case.

3. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 10.5 mm screws on the side of the case, each connecting to a tab on the cover.
4. Similar to the previous step, it is identical cases on both sides of the device.
5. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 10.5 mm screws (one next to the Wi-Fi logo and one next to the Blu-ray logo).

6. Press in the tabs found on the front-sides of the case (connected to the front panel).
7. Slide the top cover forward.
8. Lift off the case.

9. Find the eleven 10.5 mm silver screws and two 6 mm black screws on the perimeter of the silver cover plate.
10. Remove the silver screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver and the black ones using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
11. Life the back of the cover up and off of the chasis.

12. Find and remove the three ribbon connections leading to the motherboard.
13. Gently pull straight up. Be careful because ribbon cables are fragile.

14. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 10.5 mm screws.

15. Lift the back of the assembly slightly, and pull it back and out of the case to remove it.