Panasonic SA-AK640E Service Manual page 50

Step 5 Remove 3 screws.
Step 6 Remove the CD Servo P.C.B. and turn it over.
Note: Insert a short pin into FFC of the optical pickup.
Step 7 Rotate the traverse deck (B) to the arrow direction and shift the optical pickup to the furthest
backward.
Step 8 Remove the catch of the drive rack, and take out the drive rack.
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