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Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Lens Replacement

Introduction

If you find that your disc isn't reading despite no scratches, use this guide to remove and replace the optical lens.

What you need

  1. Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Lens 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.

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips screws on each side of the DVD player using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  3. Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using your hand, gently lift the black top panel and safely place it off to the side.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • Gently lift the cartridge. Remove two 4mm Phillips screws from the green circuit board.

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  9. Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Lens 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.

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    • 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.

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  14. Toshiba HD-A2 Optical Lens Replacement, Optical Lens: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • The optical lens will be resting aside the small green circuit board.

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    • Using a prying tool, wedge the edge of the tool underneath the end of the optical lens closest to the green circuit board. Gently push down to pop off the optical lens.

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Conclusion

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

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