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Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement

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  1. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement, Chassis: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement, Chassis: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Insert an open paper clip into the small hole on the left side of the faceplate.

    • After the tray opens, extend it fully.

  2. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use an opening device to push in the black tabs on the left, right and bottom of the outer chassis to unhook the faceplate.

  3. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the faceplate away from the main chassis.

  4. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four 8.5 mm screws on the bottom chassis using a Philips #2 screwdriver.

  5. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the top and bottom chassis straight up in order to remove them.

  6. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement, Drive Belt: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement, Drive Belt: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Extend the tray so that the belt is accessible.

    • Remove the old belt using tweezers.

  7. Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lite-On LightScribe SHM-165H6S Drive Belt Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully replace with the new belt by wrapping it around the larger gear first, followed by the smaller gear.

    No parts? What about the belt? Where do you get these tiny things?

    Scott Whitehill - Reply

    Use a rubber band or an plumbing o-ring

    lilleyen - Reply

Conclusion

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

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In case anyone is interested, I used a 11/16” OD x 9/16” I.D. x 1/16” wall, for this exact drive (was a tight fit) and seems to work perfect.

I was so tired of replacing rubber bands every few months!

And yes this is an “O-ring”  it should be less than a buck five eighty at your local big box hardware store.

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