How do I get the laser diode from a DVDR

[Onceler]

I tried taking it apart with screwdriver and these funny hard drive screwdrivers but I seem to have none that fit the really small ones or they require a different tool.
anyway I pryed it out of there and cnaped the leads on the electromagnet part. I put the two leads up to a 9 volt batttery and smoke filled the air.
The thing is is that I have two more DVDRs that don't work anymore. Would someone share some light on disection?
And yes I tried google.

 

[Rubycon]

You cannot power a LD directly off any battery without letting the magic smoke out.

Have you checked out www.laserpointerforums.com? Lots of good info over there including a section for beginners.

 

[Onceler]

I'm wondering what kind of screwdriver I need they are like hard drive screws only a lot smaller
Aparently the screws are smaller than a T5

 

[soccerballtux]

easier to just buy a high powered laser from dealextreme.

 

[Mark R]

easier to just buy a high powered laser from dealextreme.

I have in the past bought some great stuff from them. Sadly, I can do so no more, as they have ceased all sales of lasers > 5mW.

 

[soccerballtux]

they have?
http://www.dealextreme.com/c/purple-lasers-926

 

[Modelworks]

http://www.aixiz.com/
They are a good group of people to deal with and stand behind what they sell. I needed a laser with a certain criteria and they found one for me and at a price that was cheaper than most.

 

[Onceler]

I take that back.

 

[Rubycon]

Guys there's plenty of other suppliers check the forums out in the link I supplied earlier.