Panasonic SA-HT530GCP, Service Manual

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8 Cautions to Be Taken When Handling Optical Pickup
· The laser diode used inside the optical pickup could be destroyed due to static electricity (potential difference is caused by
electrostatic load discharged from clothes and human body). Handle the parts carefully to avoid electrostatic destruction during
repair & during replacement.
8.1. Handling Optical Pickup
1. Do not cause any strong impact on optical pickup as the unit structurally uses an extremely precise technology.
2. Short-circuit the flexible cable of optical pickup removed from the circuit board using a short-circuit pin or clip in order to prevent
laser diode from electrostatic destruction. (Refer to Fig. 8-1 and Fig. 8-2.)
3. Do not handle flexible cables forcibly as this may cause snapping. Handle the parts carefully. (Refer to Fig. 8-1)
4. A new optical pickup is equipped with an anti-static flexible cable. After replacing and connecting to the flexible board, cut the
anti-static flexible cable. (Refer to Fig. 8-1)
Fig. 8-1
Fig. 8-2
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