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The optical drive can wear out over time or stop working completely. This guide will show you how to remove the optical assembly on the side of the device.
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If you have power, press the eject button.
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If you don't have power, use the opening tool to pry off the disk drive cover.
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Press the Manual Eject button with the spudger and the disk drive should slide out. (Might need tweezers if it doesn't pop out immediately)
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Once the disc drive pops out, flip the laptop over.
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Remove the 4 screws that hold down the metal plate with the J0 Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Put the screws onto the magnetic pad, to avoid losing any.
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Lift the metal plate off the optical drive with your fingers.
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Remove 3 screws of disc drive with the J0 Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Pick up the disc drive assembly and pull it out.
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Remove optical assembly by hand.
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Remove disc reader by removing 2 bolts from the top using the J0 Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Lift the metal piece out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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