<Removal of the MD mechanism section>
Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the MD door assembly, the holder assembly, the chassis assembly and the main board.
Slit washer Worm gear
Shaft holder Soldering g
J
I
Removing the spindle motor (See Fig.11)
1. Unsolder the part g on the flexible wire extending from the underside of the Chassis assembly to the spindle motor. ATTENTION: Do not spill flux on the gear and others. 2. Remove the three screws I motor. attaching the spindle
Chassis assembly Part i Part h Pickup unit
Spindle motor
Fig.11
Removing the pickup unit (See Fig.11)
ATTENTION: When handling the Pickup unit, touch the parts marked in Fig.13 only. 1. Remove the slit washer and the worm gear from the underside of the Chassis assembly. 2. Remove the screw J attaching the shaft holder and draw out the shaft (lead screw). 3. Pull out the Pickup unit and the lead screw while disengaging the part h and i.
Lead screw
K
Lead spring
Pickup
Fig.12
Removing the pickup (See Fig.12 and 13)
Touch these parts only.
ATTENTION: When handling the pickup unit, touch the parts marked in Fig.13 only. 1. Remove the screw K and the lead spring. 2. Pull out the shaft from the pickup.
