Sony KSS 220a Replacement Laser

[wolfman]

Hi folks,

today I received a strange email from China.

I was asking for a quote on the 220a laser, and somebody sent me an offer for the 320b (which indicates that it is a more vibration-tolerant version). He clearly stated that one has to REMOVE the flexible connector from the 220a and solder it in place of the original one on the 320b.

Will post pics of this procedure, as he sent me them as a photo manual.

Thought this might be of interest to some. And since it is also widely available - some might try this.

Best,
Wolf

[Fidde_se]

I heard this too, from Aliexpress, their engrish is beyond and even if the state it they were unable too show how, I discussed it with Keith at the end of the summer but he hadn't heard or knew anything about it.

So if you have pictures do share as it will open up a new way too get fresh lasers for the CD-ROM2 and TGCD

[wolfman]

So, here they are. As you can see from the pictures, one pcb also has to be desoldered from the laser it is connected to. Doesn´t look that hard - just some extra work.

Had to split it into several posts, as I am not allowed to add anything 180kb+ in size...

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[Necromancer]

Had to split it into several posts, as I am not allowed to add anything 180kb+ in size...

You can use an external photo hosting service (like flickr) to get around the image size limits and quality hit.  Embedded pics hosted here kinda stink.

[wolfman]

 Embedded pics hosted here kinda stink.
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Hard language, don´t you think?

Embedded pics hosted elsewhere (and then removed because of closed accounts) REALLY stink, cause over time you don´t have access to them anymore.

I prefer having them IN the forum.

[Necromancer]

I mean the system limits are what stink.  If someone is going to take time to take nice pics, I'd rather see 'em full size and not heavily compressed (and save Aaron the bandwidth too).

[wolfman]

Well, ok I get your point.

But the pics aren´t going to get any bigger than this - they´re already as big as can be, so...

On the other hand I´ve experienced so many forums where you don´t find attached pix anymore, because of closed down accounts or suspended domains. Having them IN the forum is the only real solution to this. Or putting it on a separate ftp server, that is permanently linked to the forum.

[Keith Courage]

I have to ask this question and it might seem dumb but, if you look at the ribbon cable differences the main difference is that the ribbons on the 320B lens have one extra pin on them. When looking at the extra pin you may notice that there is no lead or connection going to it. So can't you just use a pair of scissors to cut off the extra pin that isn't used and not have to swap out the ribbon cables?

[wolfman]

I have to ask this question and it might seem dumb but, if you look at the ribbon cable differences the main difference is that the ribbons on the 320B lens have one extra pin on them. When looking at the extra pin you may notice that there is no lead or connection going to it. So can't you just use a pair of scissors to cut off the extra pin that isn't used and not have to swap out the ribbon cables?

Thats a good question - I don´t know. You might have to compare the dimensions of the leads in the cable...I already thought of that myself. But IF there are differences in size then you would have to switch the cables.

I havent had both units in my hands to compare, just the pictures.

[pceslayer]

Imagine if it really is as simple as snipping off the extra pin! haha

I'm going to order one off amazon and find out!

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The ribbon cable is different...

[thesteve]

that procedure is what i have to do to get lasers for Panasonic 3DOs
right number comes in 3 configs, and you cant get the one you need