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Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement

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  1. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the power off. Slide the power button to OFF.

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  2. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug AC adapter from car cigarette lighter.

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  3. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure there is no DVD or CD in the disc tray

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  4. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the nine 9mm screws with a JIS #000 screwdriver.

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  6. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pry off back panel with prying tool, then remove by hand.

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  7. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement, Disc Tray: step 6, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement, Disc Tray: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • After the back is removed and the disk tray is loose from the bottom, locate the two, 3 mm screws that hold the tray to the hinge.

    • Unscrew them with the JIS #000 screwdriver.

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  8. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the tray up and off of the hinge completely.

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  9. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement, Disc Reader: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the disk reader, it will be right under the disk chamber.

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  10. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pick it straight up, it should slide off the three pegs holding it in place, if not, wiggle each peg individually.

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  11. Insignia NS-DS9PDVD15 Disc Reader Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Once you have it loose, unplug it from the PC Board. Then the disk reader can be removed.

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Conclusion

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

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