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== Taking Out The Laser Assembly ==

*I truly hope you can find it :P , if not here it is:
[[Image:PS2_laser_07-laser-closeup.jpg|center|thumb|250px]]
*Locate the two motors' ribbon cables (one's white, the other's small and on the right) and unplug them. Don't unplug the middle ribbon cable because there's no need to, you'll end up having to re-align it later so just leave it.
[[Image:PS2_laser_08-cables.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_09-stepper-cable.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_10-motor.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_11-motor-cable.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
*Now unscrew the 4 big screws holding the laser assembly down:
[[Image:PS2_laser_12-screws.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_13-unscrewed.jpg|center|thumb|250px]]
*Lift the assembly from the side facing you (see the pictures..) and fold it back to expose the laser's ribbon cable. It's easier if you move the laser back away from the motor so when you flip it backwards there isn't too much tension on the cable.
[[Image:PS2_laser_14-laser-free.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_15-laser-upsidedown.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
*Now gently pull out the cable with your finger(s) and finally remove the assembly:
[[Image:PS2_laser_16-pull-cable.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_17-cable-alone.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]
[[Image:PS2_laser_18-laser-desk.jpg|center|thumb|250px]]