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Asus G73JW-XT1 Optical Drive Replacement

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    • Flip the device over so the battery port is easy to access.

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    • Slide the left slider to the left so that it locks in place.

    • Slide the right slider to the right while pushing the battery away from you. The battery should disconnect.

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    • Turn the device off and remove any power cords. Dissassembling the device while it is under power may result in electric shock and potential damage to the device.

    • Rotate the device so the battery port is facing away.

    • Remove two 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws on the back panel.

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    • Insert the opener tool into the small groove at the edge of the panel.

    • Using opener tool, gently pry the back panel upward until it lifts free from the device.

    • Gently lift the panel off with your fingers.

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    • Remove one 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screw directly to the right of the RAM cards.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool in the gap between the motherboard and the back panel, directly to the right of the RAM cards.

    • Gently push the optical drive outwards. This should require very little pressure.

    • Grab the loose optical drive with your fingers and pull it free.

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

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