One of the screw covers will have a warranty sticker on it that must be removed to access it A flat head screwdriver, or other thin object, can be used to remove the covers
Be sure to keep your screws and screw covers organized as they are easily lost.
With the ps2 upside down and the power port towards you, it may be easiest to pull the bottom toward you to free the cover along the side The clips on the end nearest the power button may be challenging to remove. To free them slightly lift the top and push it to the right (in the direction of the power button)
If done improperly, you may damage the ribbon cable. Doing so could ruin the disc drive entirely Use something small, like tweezers, to pull up the clip at the ends.
The laser assembly should now be free and can be replaced
Once secured you may flip down the plastic holder
There is a notch on the left side of the assembly (the side opposite the guide rod) which must mount onto the rail
The laser assembly should be properly aligned at this point as everything will slot into place
You will hear a click when it is properly in place Work your way around the case ensuring that everything is properly clipped in place
