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Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement

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    1. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement, Top Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Unplug the DVD player before beginning.

      • Remove the three 7.7 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    2. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Turn the DVD player on its side.

      • Remove the 7.7 mm screw.

      • Flip the DVD player onto its other side.

      • Remove the 7.7 mm screw.

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    3. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the DVD player over onto its front face.

      • Remove the back panel by lifting up and pulling it towards yourself.

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    1. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement, Front Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the DVD player so its top is sitting on your working surface.

      • Lift and push away the two tabs located in the middle of the player.

      • The front panel will not detach during this step, so do not force it.

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    2. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the DVD player on its side.

      • Lift and slide forward the single tab on the side.

      • The front panel will not detach during this step, so do not force it.

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    3. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Grasp the front panel and pull forward to your right to remove it.

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    1. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement, Disc Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement, Disc Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the first of three ribbon cables on left hand side of disc drive by pulling vertically.

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    2. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the second of three ribbon cables on left hand side of disc drive by pulling vertically.

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    3. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the third of three ribbon cables on left hand side of disc drive by pulling vertically.

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    4. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four screws holding the disc drive in place using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.

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    5. Toshiba SD-K740 Disc Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Lift disc drive vertically to remove.

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Conclusion

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

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