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This guide will teach you how to remove and replace the CDC/DVD drive in case it became inoperable.
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Flip the laptop over so the backside is facing upwards.
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Using both hands, slide the lock mechanisms outwards and pull up to remove the battery.
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Remove the nine 15.4mm Phillips #00 screws.
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Remove the four 8.7mm Phillips #00 screws from the hard drive mounting bracket.
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Remove the hard drive bracket.
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Flip laptop over and open the screen.
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Wedge some plastic opening tools between the keyboard and case.
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Work your way around with the plastic opening tools until the keyboard is separate from the case.
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Remove the ZIF connected ribbon cables for the touchpad and keyboard by gently lifting the latch on the connector point, then slide the ribbon cable out. Repeat for each cable.
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Verify all ribbon cables are disconnected and out of the way, and lift the keyboard out of the assembly.
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Locate the CD/DVD drive and slide it out the side of the laptop.
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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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Unnecessary complication of a simple task. Simply unscrew one screw (on the bottom of the laptop) and pull the drive out of the laptop case.
