Yamaha MDX-596 Service Manual page 6

MDX-596
Disassembly of MD Recorder Unit
Remove the MD Recorder unit according to Steps 1 and 3 of the disassembly procedure (page 4).
Removal of MD Main P.C.B. and MD Mechanism (Fig. 3)
1. Remove 3 screws (K1) and then remove the Top Cover.
2. Remove 2 screws (K2) and then remove the Bottom Cover.
3. Disconnect 3 flat connecting cables (K3).
4. Disconnect the flexible P.C.B. for the optical pickup (K4).
5. Disconnect a connector (K5).
6. Remove 2 screws (K6) and then remove the MD Main
P.C.B.
7. Remove the spring (K7).
8. Remove 1 screw (K8) and then remove the Side Cover.
9. Remove 4 cushions (K9) from the bosses of the MD
Mechanism.
Removal of Magnetic Head (Fig.4)
• Once the magnetic head is removed, it will be neces-
sary to perform "Confirmation of magnetic head
installation Position". (See page 13.)
1. Remove screw (A1).
a. When removing the magnetic head, hold its base and
do not touch the magnetic head itself or the leaf
spring.
b. Place the magnetic head upside down.
c. Use special care so as not to cause any damage to
the magnetic head when installing it.
5
Caution
(K1)x1
ø2x 3mm
Top Cover
MD Mechanism
Boss
Spring
(K7)x1
Side Cover
MD Main P.C.B.
(K3)x2
Pull
Pull
(K4)x1
Flexible P.C.B. for
optical pickup (*1)
(*1) After pulling off the flexible
P.C.B. for the optical pickup
from the connector, cover its
end with aluminum foil or the
like which is electrically
conductive so as to prevent the
optical pickup from being
(K2)x1
damaged by static electricity.
ø2x 2mm
(A1)x1
ø1.7x 5mm
Leaf Spring
MD Mechanism
(K1)x1
ø2x 3mm
(K1)x1
ø2x 3mm
Boss
Cushion
(K9)x2
(K8)x1
ø2x 3mm
Cushion
(K9)x2
(K3)x1
(K5)x1
(K6)x2
ø1.7x 3mm
(K2)x1
ø2x 3mm
Bottom Cover
Fig. 3
Magnetic Head
Fig. 4