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Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement

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Introduction

These step by step instruction will tell you how to remove the front panel of the device, which is necessary to access the rest of the parts inside the device.

What you need

  1. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement, Disc Tray Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Plug in the Blu-Ray player, then press the power button, making sure the Blu-Ray player is powered on.

    • Press the eject button on either the top of the Blu-Ray player or on the remote to open the disc tray.

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  2. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the sides of the disc tray cover and carefully pull each side upwards, starting with the left side. This will unhook the cover from the tray.

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  3. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Close the disc tray, then power off and unplug the Blu-Ray player.

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  5. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement, Top Case: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the three 8 mm screws on the back of the Blu-Ray player.

    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, unscrew each of the screws and set them aside.

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  6. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the top case back to remove it from the Blu-Ray player.

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  7. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the nylon or metal spudger under the clip on the side near the front of the device. Lift the clip so it is free from the device.

    • Lifting these clips may require you to hold one clip open while you move on to the next clip.

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  8. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Flip device over so the bottom faces you.

    • Insert the nylon or metal spudger and lift the two clips on the bottom of the device.

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  9. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the clip on the opposite side of the device with the nylon or metal spudger.

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  10. Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony BDP-BX520 Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the front case firmly and lift from the rest of the device.

    • Lifting may require some force.

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Conclusion

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

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