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Toshiba Satellite A215-S7425 Optical Drive Replacement

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    • Turn off the computer.

    • Disconnect the charging cable from computer.

    • Failure to unplug the cable could result in electric shock.

    • Flip the computer upside down.

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    • Slide latches labeled #1 and #2, located outside the battery cover, away from each other.

    • Latch #1 will click over and stay while latch #2 will have to be held for battery to release.

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    • Gently lift and pull the battery out of the device.

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    • Locate the RAM vented plastic cover in the center of the device.

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    • Loosen 1 Phillips 4.2 mm size captive screw and lift cover off device to expose 2 RAM sticks.

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    • Locate 2 metal pinchers on either side of the 1st RAM stick.

    • Use a finger from each hand to push the 2 pinchers simultaneously away from the stick of RAM and towards the exterior of the case.

    • The RAM stick will automatically rise up. Gently pull out the RAM stick with one hand.

    • The use of a anti-static wrist strap while working with the RAM is advise to prevent electrostatic discharge(ESD) from damaging the RAM.

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    • To remove the 2nd RAM stick, repeat previous steps.

    • You will be unable to remove 2nd RAM stick if the first one is not removed first.

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    • Locate and remove 1 Phillips 4.2 mm size screw along right side of RAM container.

    • Tweezers may be needed to lift out the screw.

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    • Push down metal rod until optical drive pops out from its container on the side of the device.

    • To avoid damage to your RAM, make sure RAM is removed and out of the way before beginning this step.

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

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