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Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement

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  1. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Push in the plastic tab that can be seen through cracks in the front left corner using a spudger.

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  2. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Move down the same side and push in the plastic tab.

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  3. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Move to the front right side and once again push in the plastic tab.

    • There is not a fourth tab to push in after this one.

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  4. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Grab the cover by the front side and pull upwards.

    • You might encounter some resistance. Pull firmly, but don't yank it.

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  5. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Tilt the front case down until the pegs detach from the bottom of the case.

    • Lift up and outward.

    • The motherboard will be loose at this point.

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  6. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement, Disk Reader: step 6, image 1 of 2 Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement, Disk Reader: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Unhook the two springs from the front plastic hooks.

    • The black side rails of the reader should easily slide forward and off.

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  7. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • There is a white tab connected to the motherboard. Pull it upward by gently rocking it back and forth.

    • Potential for device damage. The tab does not come completely out, it only slides up slightly, so don't rip it out!

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  8. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Grab the reader by its sides and gently pull it upward.

    • There are two wires still connected to the bottom of the reader that haven't been detached.

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  9. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
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    • Disconnect the white wires by using tweezers to gently pull the bottom connector toward you.

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  10. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the thin ribbon wire by using tweezers to gently pull the connector at the bottom toward you.

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  11. Iomega Z100S2 Disk Reader Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the reader up and out from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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Great guide exactly what I was looking for.

Jim Schmidt - Reply Share

Zip disks were awesome, and they still are they fit that niche between needing something small in capacity but not large enough for a USB flash drive.

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