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Introduction

If your Panasonic SL-MP73J has a burnt-out laser lens or a motor that does not spin, use this guide to replace the motor housing. Take care when replacing this component, as it is connected to the motherboard with a delicate ribbon cable. Before replacing this component, make sure the batteries are removed from the device.

What you need

Step 1 Base Plate

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Locate the open slider and push the sliding button to the right to open the CD player.

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Step 2

Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the CD player.

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Step 3

Use your Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 7 mm-long screws from the corners of the bottom interior plate.

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Step 4

Find an opening between the interior bottom plate and the bottom of the player where you can fit your plastic prying tool, and gently lift along the edge using the tool.

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Step 5

Once you have detached all the connectors with the prying tool, lift the base plate off the interior bottom plate.
You may have to turn the base plate slightly to move it past the headphone jack.

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Step 6 Motor Assembly

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Lift the motherboard and the attached motor housing out of the device.

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Step 7

Using your plastic prying tool, pry up the connecting bracket to remove the ribbon cable.
Disconnect the ribbon cable.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.