Extracting Blue Laser Diode From Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player

by Robb in Circuits > Lasers

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Extracting Blue Laser Diode From Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player

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Photos showing process of removing laser from HD-DVD drive.

NOTE: in one of the final steps I shattered my diode. be extremely careful when punching diode out of its heat sink. when powered my shattered diode lit up very dimly. I hope you have better luck.
thanks to user mb4004 for help and to KipKay for inspiration.