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Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement

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Time Required: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will show how to remove and replace the disk reader in the case that it is no longer reading the DVDs.

What you need

Tools

    1. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement, Disk Reader: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use the Phillips Head #2 screwdriver to remove the three 10 mm screws on the back panel.

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    2. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use the plastic spudger to pry open the top panel.

      • Be careful not to break the ribbon connecting the motherboard on the bottom panel to the top panel.

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    3. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the ribbons gently from one corner by the blue tabs to remove it.

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    4. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 7.5 mm screws on both sides of the disk tray with Phillips Head #2 screwdriver.

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    5. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Push two small prongs on both sides inwards and push forward.

      • Remove the disk tray.

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    6. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the disk tray upside down.

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    7. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use the Phillips Head #00 screwdriver to remove the four 6.2 mm corner screws.

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    8. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the disk reader up like a flip phone.

      • Be careful not to break the ribbon.

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    9. Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung BD-H5100 Disk Reader Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the ribbon out gently from one corner by the blue tab.

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Conclusion

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

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