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This guide provides step by step instructions of how to replace a faulty optical drive.
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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.
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Slide each of the three tabs on the bottom half of the assembly into the unlocked position.
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Gently lift the battery out of the computer.
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Remove the single 3mm Phillips #00 screw that secures the wireless card cover.
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Remove the WIFI module cover. It will pull right off.
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Unplug the white and black wires from the WiFi module.
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Remove the twelve 8mm button head Phillips #00 B8 screws.
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Remove the two 14 mm button head Phillips #00 B14 screws.
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Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #00 battery compartment screws.
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Remove the two 8 mm Phillips #00 screws.
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Remove the seven 4mm flat Phillips #00 screws.
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Remove the seven 20mm button head Phillips #00 screws.
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Use the plastic opening tool to pry the two halves apart.
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Orient the bottom assembly as displayed.
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Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #00 screws.
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Slide the optical drive out of the laptop through the opening on the left side of the bottom assembly.
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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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Or, simply remove the screw (the center one in this photo) from the bottom case that holds the bracket in and pull the drive out.
