PANASONIC SA-AK240GCP – CD STEREO SYSTEM - HOW TO DISASSEMBLE - FRONT PANEL - MECHANISM UNIT & TRANSVERSE UNIT

• Disassembly of Front Panel Unit
• Disconnect connectors (CN2803, CN2806, CN2951, CN5950 & CN5951).
• Bent the front panel unit slightly forward as arrow shown.

• Release 2 claws outwards.

Ensure 2 claws located at the bottom chassis is seated into the 2 slots at bottom of front panel at 2 catches (one on each side) of bottom chassis to be aligned to front panel’s slot.  Assembly is secured upon hearing clicking sound.

Disassembly for Panel P.C.B.

• Remove the volume knob.
• Remove Lid.  Note: Do not misplace the spring.
• Remove 12 screws.
• Release 2 catches
• Remove Panel P.C.B.

Disassembly of Lid

• Lift the spring sidewards. 
• Remove Lid.  Note: Do not misplace the spring.

Disassembly of Deck mechanism unit.

• Detach FFC cable (CN971).
• Disconnect FFC cable (CN1001).
• Remove the 5 screws.
• Push the lever upward, and then open the cassette lid ass’y (For DECK1 and DECK2).
• Tilt the cassette mechanism unit in the direction of arrow (1), and then remove it in the direction of arrow (2).

Disassembly of Deck P.C.B.

• Remove 2 screws.
• Desolder wire at deck motor terminals (W1002)
• Remove Deck P.C.B.

Disassembly of Traverse Unit

• Ensure all the trays are in the “STOCK” position before proceeding to the disassemble of traverse unit. For procedures to set the trays in “STOCK” position.
• Press and hold the plunger lever and rotate the gear as arrows shown until it stop.

• Push the traverse slide plate as arrow shown to release the traverse unit.

Caution: Do not exert strong force on the traverse slide plate.

• Remove the traverse unit as arrow shown.
• Turn over the unit and install the traverse unit.