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Optical Drive Repair

Optical Drive Repair

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APS Tech 101629
APS Tech 101629
Asus DRW-B241
Asus DRW-B241
Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S
Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S

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Installing Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt

Installing Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt

Replace drive belt for disc tray.

Installing APS Tech 101629 SCSI Connections

Installing APS Tech 101629 SCSI Connections

This guide gives instructions on how to remove the SCSI Ports on the APS Tech 101629 and then replace any that are faulty.

1 Technique Guide

Optical Drive Disc Removal Technique, or Foreign Object Removal

Optical Drive Disc Removal Technique, or Foreign Object Removal

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