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The following step is only required in the case of single disc player versions. If you have the six-
stack unit, skip to the next section.
Single disc player units vary slightly in the stripdown procedure. Begin by removing the top cover of the unit
– remove the two T8 screws along the front edge then lever up gently with a flat blade screwdriver. Now
remove the four T8 screws holding the CD drive mechanism in the chassis, and carefully lift the mechanism
up to access the connector (the red plug at the end of the grey ribbon cable) and unplug it carefully. Note
that there’s a locating peg to ensure correct reconnection.
Six-stack owners resume here…..
Note: The six-stack CD models have a locking ribbon type connector accessible from the inside of
the base unit. The socket lock must be disengaged before completely separating the two halves of
the main unit. The procedure for this will be outlined shortly.
Along each side of the main assembly there are two T-10 screws (four in total). Remove these and separate
the top half of the chassis if a single player,
but lift the top section only a little if it’s the six disc unit.
With the chassis resting upright on the work surface (ie. The normal position), lift the top section up slightly,
but only enough to allow access to the internals. Here’s where the six-stack guys have to be careful, as the
ribbon connector assembly can be easily damaged. (photo shows the six-stack model) Use a small flat tip
or jeweller’s screwdriver to ease the lock tabs one at a time into the “unlocked” position (refer to the photo
next page for clarification) and disengage the white ribbon cable from the socket. At this point the CD player
section can be lifted away and set aside. Now turn the base unit over and remove the bottom cover plate
after removing the two T8 screws.
