Introduction

Follow this guide to replace a faulty optical disk drive in your Sony BDP-S360 Blu-Ray player.

The optical disk drive is a piece of hardware responsible for accepting, scanning, and playing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. A faulty optical disk drive may produce irregular noise and/or prevent your video player from properly accepting, recognizing, and playing videos/audio.

Before attempting this guide, inspect the disc tray for any dust hampering the component's functionality. Avoid applying cleaning solutions or moisture onto the drive itself. Instead, use an anti-static brush or a can of compressed air to blow out particles. If issues persist, the optical disk drive should be replaced or removed for further inspection. An anti-static wrist strap is encouraged when managing delicate electrical components to reduce the likelihood of electrostatic discharge.

Before beginning, ensure the device is disconnected from a power outlet.

What you need

Step 1 Optical Disk Drive

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Ensure the device is powered off and unplugged from any electrical source.
Place the device on a clean solid surface, avoiding wool or cloth surfaces to reduce the likelihood of generating static that may damage hardware.

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Step 2

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screws from the back and sides of the device that hold the Blu-ray player’s outer casing in place.
Three 8.3 mm-long screws on the back of the device
Two 12 mm-long screws—one from each side of the device

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Step 3

Slide the cover toward the back of the device to remove it.

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Step 4

Use your fingers to squeeze the tab against the connector and pull straight up to disconnect the power cables from the board.
Don't pull on the cables as this may damage them or the connector.
To reconnect, push the connector over the socket until the clip engages. You'll hear and feel a distinct "click."

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Step 5

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Use tweezers to pinch the blue tabs and gently pull out the two ribbon cables connected to the right of the optical disk drive.
To reconnect the cable, hold it as close to the end as possible and insert it back into the connector. Apply force to the plastic reinforcement rather than the cable itself.
Try not to kink or crease the cable.
Use a spudger or tweezers and gently push up on alternating sides of the black locking tab connector connected to the widest ribbon cable before attempting to pull out the cable.
Don't push the tab too hard or too far, otherwise it may come completely off the connector.
The ribbon cables are delicate and can be damaged if gripped directly.
During reassembly, insert the cable into its socket and use the flat end of a spudger to push the tab down into its locked position.

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Step 6

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 7 mm screws near the corners of the component that secure the optical disc drive to the device frame.

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