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Step 3Hacking the CDROM Drive
There are many, many different models of CDROM drive, but they are all put together in roughly the same way. Your drive may not be exactly like this, but it won't be too different.
What we want to do is to remove the cover and tray of the CD drive so we can see what's going on inside the drive. There is a low power laser in there, so don't look directly down on the assembly when it's running. Once we've got the disk on the laser light will be blocked.
With the PSU connected, turn on the supply and eject the tray. Turn off and disconnect.
Turn the drive over and remove the four screws underneath. Ease the bottom and the wrap-round top cover off the drive. Keep the flat bottom panel - we'll be using it again later.
Remove the tray. It may come out if you bend the middle upwards, or you may need to cut a plastic clip or two with wire cutters. Once you're done, it should look like the fourth photo.
What we want to do is to remove the cover and tray of the CD drive so we can see what's going on inside the drive. There is a low power laser in there, so don't look directly down on the assembly when it's running. Once we've got the disk on the laser light will be blocked.
With the PSU connected, turn on the supply and eject the tray. Turn off and disconnect.
Turn the drive over and remove the four screws underneath. Ease the bottom and the wrap-round top cover off the drive. Keep the flat bottom panel - we'll be using it again later.
Remove the tray. It may come out if you bend the middle upwards, or you may need to cut a plastic clip or two with wire cutters. Once you're done, it should look like the fourth photo.
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