Removing Samsung DVD-P230 Motherboard

Open the tray by pressing the eject button

Remove the DVD tray faceplate by pushing the faceplate up off of the tray.

Press the eject button to insert the tray

After the tray is closed unplug DVD player

Unscrew the 3 screws in the back.

Pull the outer case upward and then towards you.

There are six symmetrically placed tabs holding in the front faceplate. Unhook these six tabs to loosen the faceplate.

Pull off front faceplate. This may take a couple of tries to get all six tabs unhooked simultaneously.

Locate the white clip that attaches the cord to the motherboard

Grasp clip and squeeze to release

Lift up and remove power cord

Slide cord mount from outer case

Remove the three screws holding in the DVD tray

Remove the power cord and first two ribbons by pulling them directly out of their sockets.

Gently lift the DVD tray off of the motherboard.

Unscrew the 2 screws on the motherboard

Unscrew the 2 screws on the back

Disconnect the wires and ribbon by pulling them out of their respective connections

Lift board up and out of the lower case