Introduction

If your Panasonic SL-MP73J screen is cracked or damaged, use this guide to replace it. When functional, the screen displays the number of tracks in the CD, the total playtime, the number of albums, and the number of tracks. Take care when replacing this part, as it is connected by a delicate ribbon cable. Before replacing this component, make sure the batteries are removed from the device.

What you need

Step 1 Screen

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Locate the open slider and push the sliding button to the right to open the CD player.

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Step 2

Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the CD player.

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Step 3

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the nine 3 mm-long screws from the top interior plate.

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Step 4

Use an opening tool to lift the top interior plate from the lid.

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Step 5

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Gently pull the ribbon cable and detach it from the ribbon cable connector.

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Step 6

Slide your plastic prying tool under the top left of the screen and slide it along the edge to detach the screen from the adhesive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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