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Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement

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  1. Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Make sure you unplugged the laptop before you begin the replacement process.

    • Locate the battery locking tabs on the upper right and left corner.

    • Press the tabs in towards each other.

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    • Pull the battery outwards to remove it.

  3. Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screws.

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    • Lift backplate and remove from the case.

  5. Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement, RAM: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Once inside the panel, locate your RAM sticks.

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    • This device is embedded with two RAM sticks.

    • Push the metal brackets carefully to release and remove the RAM stick .

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    • Repeat the previous step for removing the other RAM stick.

  8. Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips #00, remove the four screws.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screws.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool around the entire edge.

    • Separate the case from the keyboard.

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    • Ensure the laptop is face up for this step.

    • Gently lift the keyboard from the base of the laptop.

    • Be careful of the ribbon cables connecting the keyboard.

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    • Gently tug the ribbon cables free from their slots.

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    • Using both hands, pull the keyboard back and out, fully separating the keyboard from the laptop.

  14. Asus U56E-BBL6 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a plastic opening tool, separate the optical drive from the laptop frame.

    • Be careful to leverage the plastic opening tool against the frame and not the motherboard as this may cause damage.

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    • Remove the optical drive by sliding it out from the case.

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

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