Einleitung

This guide details how to replace the optical drive in your laptop. You will need a pry tool and Phillips screwdriver to complete the prerequisite steps (removing the back of the device) to access the optical drive, remove it, and replace it with a new one.

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    • Click button 1 to the unlocked position.

    • This button will have a 1 by it.

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    • Push and hold button 2 to the left.

    • As you push button 2 to the left position, simultaneously lift up the battery pack.

    • This button will have a 2 by it.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the eleven 2.5mm screws.

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    • Remove the one 2.5mm Phillips #1 middle plate screw.

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    • Lift up the middle vent panel.

    • Set the panel to the side.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, remove the outer panel and set to the side.

    • Be careful not to break the back of the computer.

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    • Locate the opticaldrive and find where it is slotted into the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to break the attachment site.

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    • Gently lift up the optical drive at a slight angle, and pull it towards you to remove it.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Amber van Solingen

Mitglied seit: 29/01/18

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This is an awful guide - it does not tell you that there are another 6 or more screws under the keyboard - this is bad.

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