Microsoft Xbox Repair Manual page 38

Flip the drive over to remove the bottom cover. Note the black tabs that are circled, these often
bind and make the tray difficult to remove. Push those in first then remove the tray.
Now we should have a good view of the bottom PCB, note the screws circled in green, these must
be removed only for total disassembly, and if you are installing a new laser it is not necessary to
remove the screws.
Next we need to remove three ribbon cables
To remove them be sure to dislodge the wedge that holds them in place. Start on one side and
then the other. This can easily be accomplished with a fingernail or delicately with a screw driver.
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