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Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement

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  1. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Top Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 6mm Phillips head screws on the back of the DVD player with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

  2. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips screws on each side of the DVD player using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

  3. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using your hand, gently lift the black top panel and safely place it off to the side.

  4. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove five 6mm Phillips screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • The 2 screws on the right of the cartridge are better shown in the second and third photos.

  5. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the remaining four 6mm Phillips screws.

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    • Using your fingers, gently remove the metal pieces on each side of the cartridge and carefully place them aside.

  7. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Gently lift the cartridge. Remove two 4mm Phillips screws from the green circuit board.

  8. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Using your fingers, gently pull off the wires.

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    • Using your fingers, pull off the green circuit board from the cartridge and carefully place it down.

    • Be careful not to rip the tape attaching the green circuit boards together.

  10. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the cartridge over to the bare side with no stickers. Remove four 10mm Phillips screws from each corner.

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    • Using your hands, gently lift the lid and carefully place it aside.

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    • Flip over the cartridge. Using your hands, gently lift the rest of the silver case.

  13. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Drive Belt: step 13, image 1 of 3 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Drive Belt: step 13, image 2 of 3 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement, Drive Belt: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Slide out the disc tray. If it's stuck, turn the white gear to the right to release the tray.

  14. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • The drive belt is the black rubber band.

  15. Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Toshiba HD-A2 Drive Belt Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Using your fingers, gently remove the drive belt.

    • If you have difficulty using your fingers, use a prying tool.

Conclusion

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

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