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This guide will demonstrate how to replace the optical drive in the ASUS ROG G53SW-XT1.
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Unplug the power cable and flip the computer over.
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Unlock the battery by pushing the switch to the right.
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Push and hold the left switch, then pull the battery out.
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Insert a spudger, or plastic opening tool, into these five slots and pry upwards to pop up the keyboard.
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Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables from the motherboard.
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Insert your screwdriver into the locking mechanism and slide it to the left. This will unlock the hand rest and allow you to pull it free.
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Remove the fourteen Phillips #0 screws.
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Flip the laptop over and pull off the bottom cover.
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Remove the single 7mm Phillips #0 screw holding the hard drive in place.
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Slide the hard drive out of the casing.
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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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