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ASUS Q400A-BHI7N03 Optical Drive Replacement

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If your laptop can no longer read CDs/DVDs, the optical drive may need to be replaced. Use this guide to remove and replace the optical drive.

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    • Turn off the laptop.

    • Disconnect the charging cable from the laptop.

    • Failure to unplug the cable could result in electric shock.

    • Flip the laptop over so that it is upside down.

    • The slightly raised area is the battery.

    • Orient the laptop so that the battery is away from you.

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    • In the top right corner, push the tab to the right to the unlocked position.

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    • Find the tab in the top left corner. With one finger, pull the tab to the left to the unlocked position.

    • While holding this tab in the unlocked position, gently pull the battery away from you.

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    • Locate and remove the 8mm PH0 screw near the middle of the laptop.

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    • Use a metal opening tool to remove the L-shaped, plastic cover.

    • To avoid breaking the plastic, alternate the sides where you pry.

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    • On the left side of the section, there is a metal tab. Using a metal opening tool, push the tab as far as possible to the left.

    • Only push on the metal tab so you do not damage the surrounding plastic.

    • Once the optical drive is sticking out of the left side of the laptop, slide it smoothly out of its slot.

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

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