11.1 Handling the Optical Pickup

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The optical pickup can be damaged by static electricity from your body. Be sure to take static electricity countermeasures when working around the optical pickup.

  1. The optical pickup is an extremely high-precision mechanism. Do not subject it to strong impact.

  2. To preserve the quality of the optical pickup replacement parts during transport and installation, the terminals of the laser diode are short-circuited. After replacing the parts, use the proper procedure to return the laser diode to its originalcondition. (Refer to section 11.12, Assembling the Optical Pickup.)

  3. Testers cannot be used to check the laser diode of the optical pickup. The power supply inside the tester can easily damage the laser diode.

  4. Take care when handling the flexible cable because excessive force can cause it to break.

  5. You cannot adjust the semifixed resistor for laser power adjustment. Do not turn it.

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