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Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement

Introduction

This product plays both CD's and Cassettes as well as AM/FM radio stations.

Before attempting this replacement, make sure to use a anti-static strap to prevent circuit damages to your device.

What you need

  1. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement, Outer Panels: step 1, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement, Outer Panels: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the boombox around to see the back, and then flip it upside down.

    • Insert a 2.5mm flathead driver into the two holes next to the battery compartment.

    • Turn the driver counterclockwise several times to loosen and pull out the 17mm screw.

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  2. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Peel off the two black square foams in front of the battery compartment to reveal a screw under each one.

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  3. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 8mm screws using a 2.5mm flathead driver.

    • The front grey panel will loosen up once the final screw is removed.

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  4. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the boombox on its back.

    • Release the front panel by pushing down on the latches holding the panels together.

    • There are four silver latches on the top side of the panel and one on the bottom.

    • Do not force the panel comletely off, there are cables attached inside.

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  6. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the boombox around to view the back and lift the handle up.

    • Using the same driver with 2.5mm flathead, remove the two 14mm screws under the handle.

    • Gently lift the black top but do not pull completely away.

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  7. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement, CD Laser Lens: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the red and black wires from the large yellow motherboard by pulling upwards.

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  8. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the thick, white and pink cord from underneath the black top by pulling downwards.

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  9. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black shiny strip from both ends of the white motherboard adaptor.

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  10. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #0, remove the two 11mm screws attached to the green legs underneath the top panel.

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  11. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • With a plastic opening tool, take off the red rings on the other two green legs.

    • The red rings fall off easily once loosened.

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  12. Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 CD Laser Lens Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using a JIS 1, remove the 8mm screw on the grey, square plate.

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    • Slide the silver bar out.

    • Everything will be loosened. Support it with your hand

    • The square cube with the tiny lense is loosened. Slide it down to take out of the nook.

    • Detach the black tape so the cube is completely by itself. Replace the cube with a new one.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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