Fixing a Samsung BD-D6700 that spontaneously powers on and off
Channel: Todd Ruth
Date: 06/01/2016

ATTEMPT REPAIR AT YOUR OWN RISK!  You might damage the player (in ways that it is not already damaged).  You might hurt yourself.  I am not associated with Samsung.

First, confirm that the problem continues with the player plugged into a reliable outlet and with the batteries removed from the remote control.  A faulty remote control could send power on/off signals to the player.  If the problem stops with the batteries removed, I suspect you should replace your remote control (part AK59-00122A) and ignore this video.

My player was out of warranty and Samsung estimated over $100 for a repair, so I attempted to fix the problem myself.  My player no longer turns itself on and off.  I control the player using the remote.  I am sharing information about my repair because I have found such videos from other people helpful, but, again, ATTEMPT REPAIR AT YOUR OWN RISK!

I believe the problem with my player is that the touch screen spontaneously sends signals corresponding to pushing the power symbol on the front cover.  I disconnected the touch screen functionality and we have been happy with our player from that time forward.  Here are the details:

1) I disconnected the power.
2) I removed the screw from the back of the player that holds on the top cover.
3) I popped off the side covers by slightly lifting and pushing on the clips on the bottom of the player.  (not prying so much that the clips break.)
4) I popped off the top cover by slightly lifting and pushing on the clips on the side and back of the player.
5) I popped off the front cover by slightly lifting and pushing on its clips, being careful not to damage the ribbon cable.
6) I detached the small ribbon cable from the middle of the inside of the front cover.  There are two layers where it attaches.  I pulled on the loose layer with needle-nose pliers.
7) I probably should have covered the exposed tip of the cable with electrical tape, but I wanted to make sure I could plug the cable back in, so I didn't.  I just let it rest in place.
8) I reattached the front cover.
9) I reattached the top cover, starting with the front edge and making sure the front edge is snug completely across the front before snapping the cover in place.
10) I reattached the side covers, starting with the top, front corner.
11) I replaced the screw.
12) Since then, pressing on the display has no effect, so the remote is the only way to control the player, but we don't mind.

I suspect that a complete repair would involve replacing the front cover (including the electronics) using part AK96-01531A.  I say that based on a parts diagram from searspartsdirect.com.  The part is available for less than $70 from other suppliers, but it is not worth nearly $70 to me to be able to use the touch screen, so I have no plans to attempt a complete repair.