How to Replace the CD Drive Ribbon Cable in a Sanyo MCH-900F

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How to Replace the CD Drive Ribbon Cable in a Sanyo MCH-900F

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

If your Sanyo MCH 900F is having display issues, or is having trouble reading discs, a faulty ribbon cable might be the cause. This guide will walk you through the steps to safely replace the CD drive ribbon cable, restoring your device's functionality.

There are no specialized skills or knowledge needed to perform this repair. However, this specific model of CD Player needs a long screwdriver or long screwdriver bits in order to remove the backing, a regular screwdriver will not work for this.

Before you begin the repair, make sure to turn off the device and unplug it from the outlet. Finally, make sure to work on a solid surface and not on carpet to avoid static build-up. This can further damage the device if you are not careful.

Tools

Step 1

If the unit is plugged in and on, switch the power off and wait 10 seconds. Then, unplug the unit.

Step 2

Place the unit on a flat surface and flip it over so the screw holes are in view.
For safety purposes, position yourself away from any carpet.

Step 3

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove eight 3.4 mm screws from the back of the unit.
The screw head type may vary between different devices.
Some older devices have deep screw holes, which may require a specialized screw driver to access.

Step 4

Pull the volume knob straight up to remove it.
Lift up on the sides of the front panel and tilt it back over the unit to remove it.
Do not pull too hard, there may be wires still attached to the rest of the unit.

Step 5

Disconnect the wire from the circuit board in the bottom section that links the front and back of the unit.
For more details on how to recognize and disconnect cable connectors, check out this guide.
Gently remove the front of the unit.

Step 6

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 3 mm screws that connect the circuit board to the case.

Step 7

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 3 mm screws from the circuit board.

Step 8

Tilt the circuit board along its hinges, then pull the bracket to the side and outwards to remove it from the case.
Do not pull the circuit board too hard, it may snap off of the hinges.

Step 9

Pull the end of the CD drive ribbon cable straight out of the circuit board connector to remove it.
The other end of the ribbon cable is connected to the disk drive, beneath where the bracket was originally located. Locate the connector, then pull the cable straight out to remove it.