Lite-On iHAS324 Chassis Replacement

Step 1 Chassis

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Insert a paper clip into a small hole on the right side of the faceplate bellow the disc tray.
There may be resistance, do not be afraid to use force.
The tray should then pop open.
Pull out the tray so that it is fully extended.

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Step 2

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Use a plastic opening tool to push the three tabs located on the right, left, and bottom side of the outer chassis to loosen the faceplate off.

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Step 3

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Pull the faceplate off the chassis.
Do NOT pull the faceplate all the way off the disc tray, because doing so can cause damage to the faceplate.
There may be resistance, do not be afraid to use force.

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Step 4

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Using the Phillips Head #2 screwdriver, unscrew the two 8.5 mm screws located on the bottom back of the chassis.

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Step 5

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Remove the bottom plate by lifting it off the device.

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Step 6

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Turn the device over.
Remove the top plate by pulling the sides and lifting the plate off.

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