Sony DCR-DVD 108 DVD Laser Replacement

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Introduction

The laser is what reads the data from a DVD. It is a small and fragile component which may become misaligned, or dirty; cleaning before full replacement is advised.

What you need

Step 1 DVD Laser

Sony DCR-DVD 108 DVD Laser Replacement, DVD Laser: step 1, image 1 of 1

Open the DVD reader and remove the 4.3mm Phillips screw.

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Step 2

Remove black shield with a plastic spudger.

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Step 3

Remove the two 2.8mm Phillips screws pictured.

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Step 4

Next remove the underlying silver colored shield with a plastic spudger.

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Step 5

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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With tweezers, gently remove the DVD laser, and expose solder leads.

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Step 6

With a solder iron, remove solder leads.
If you need assistance with soldering this guide may help:How To Solder and Desolder Connections

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Step 7

Once solder leads are removed, and solder iron has been safely put away, you my know handle and replace DVD laser. Full replacement follows the steps provided in reverse.

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