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Alienware P18G M14X R1 Optical Drive Replacement

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This guide will show you how to replace a broken optical drive. First you will need to remove the back cover then the battery in-order to get to the optical drive.

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  1. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Loosen the top left and top right 6.5mm PH1 screws that hold down the back cover.

    • The screws will not be able to be removed from the back cover. They can only be loosened or tightened.

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    • Slide back cover forward using your thumbs.

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    • Lift up the cover and set aside exposing the internals of the computer.

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  5. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Make sure the laptop is turned off before starting.

    • Using PH1 screwdriver loosen the two screws on the right of the battery.

    • The screws will not be able to be removed from the battery. They can only be loosened or tightened.

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    • Pull battery up using the tab provided.

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    • Disconnect the clip connecting the battery to the computer.

    • Set battery aside.

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  8. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the four 6.35mm screws using the PH1, that hold down the optical drive.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool unclip the white connector holding down the orange cable.

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    • Using the tab on the optical drive, lift the optical drive out of the computer and set it aside.

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

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