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Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement

Introduction

This guide requires only simple tools, like a screwdriver and metal spudger. Be careful when handling circuit boards to ensure the device does not become further damaged.

What you need

  1. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board 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 Port Board 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 Port Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  4. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement, Front Panel: step 4, 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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  6. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 5, 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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  7. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

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

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  8. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 7, 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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  9. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement, Port Board: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement, Port Board: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • When handling circuit boards like the motherboard and port board, make sure to only touch them on the sides.

    • Locate the large ribbon cable connecting the port board to the motherboard.

    • Detach the cable from the motherboard by carefully pulling upward on the cable.

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  10. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, unscrew the silver, 8mm screw holding the board in place.

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  11. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Using the nylon or metal spudger, carefully unclip the port board from the side of the player.

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  12. Sony BDP-BX520 Port Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pull the port board free from the Blu-Ray player.

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Conclusion

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

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