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Toshiba Satellite C55-A5140 CD Drive Replacement

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A common problem with laptop computers is that the CD drive can stop working. Whether that is from physical damage, defects, or a malfunction of the CD drive. When the CD drive stops working properly it can be replaced relatively easy.

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    • Make sure the device is unplugged, completely off, and not warm to the touch.

    • Check for any visible battery defects such as bulges, bends or cracking as they could be signs of a leaking or deformed battery.

    • Do not handle a deformed battery. Deformed batteries can cause burns and exposure to harmful chemicals.

    • Flip device over and locate two switches on the back of the device.

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    • Slide switch 1 towards the unlock symbol on the device (switch should click into place).

    • Slide switch 2 towards the unlocked symbol on the device.

    • While holding switch 2 in the unlocked position, use the notch located at the top of the battery to pull battery out and away from the device.

    • Switch 2 does not lock into place and will need to be held in unlocked position.

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    • Pull battery free from device and release switch 2.

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    • Make sure that the device is unplugged, completely off, and that the device is not warm to the touch.

    • Flip the device over so you see the bottom, and loosen the 5mm PH#1 screw on the L shaped access panel.

    • The screw will not come out of access panel, simply unscrew until loose.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to open access panel by sliding it into notch near screw and prying access panel(L-shaped) away from device.

    • Pull panel completely free from device and set aside.

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    • Unscrew the 2mm PH#1 screw next to the Toshiba Device information tag.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry the CD drive up.

    • Once the CD drive is partially separated from the device, grasp with your hand and slide it out of the slot.

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

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