Saturday, June 18, 2016

How to replace the loader - Philips HTS8100 DVD Home Theater System

L/R output power : 1 x 70W min; 75W typical
Centre : 1 x 95W min; 100W typical
Surround : 1 x 70W min; 75W typical
Subwoofer : 1 x 95W min; 100W typical


Replacing Defective Loader

The following steps have to be done when replacing the defective loader 
1. Dismantling of the loader to access the ESD protection point if necessary.
2. Solder the ESD protection point*.
3. Disconnect flexfoil cable from the defective loader.
4. Put a paper clip on the flexfoil to short-circuit the contacts (fig.1)
5. Replace the defective loader with a new loader.
6. Remove paperclip from the flexfoil and connect it to the new loader.
7. Remove solder joint on the ESD protection point.
ATTENTION: The laser diode of this loader is protected against ESD by a solder joint which short circuits the laserdiode to ground.
For proper functionality of the loader this solder joint must be removing after connection loader to the set.
Power Box Cable Dressing
1) For the 5 and 12 poles cables to Audio BD, paste a tape over them, ensuring it is firmly secured to the metal chassis.
2) For the 8 pole cable between the PSU and TI amplifier, fold the cable as indicated, making it as close possible to metal chassis.
3) Fold as indicated underneath the metal chassis for both point 1) and 2). Note that the cables underneath should be laid as close possible to the metal chassis also.
4) For the FFC cable between Audio BD and TI amplifier, fold as indicated, making it sure that the cable should be outside of both boards.
5) For the FFC cables from the Audio BD to Tuner/Speaker/AIO BD, fold as indicated, hence, preventing them from touching the Audio BD itself.
6) For the 9 pole cable linking from the Main Unit to the Power Box, tuck it underneath the tuner and above the 4 pole cinch connector and also making it as close as possible to the back metal plate.
Paste a tape over the subwoofer cable on the Tuner as indicated. Secondly, the cable should be outside of the Audio BD, along the edge of the metal chassis.
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