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Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5900 Optical Drive (Disk Drive) Replacement

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If your CD/DVDs aren’t being read or even if your drive just makes too much noise with a disk in, this guide will assist you in removing the CD Drive from the computer entirely if it needs tweaking or replacement.

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  1. Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5900 Optical Drive (Disk Drive) Replacement, Optical Drive (Disk Drive): crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Power off your laptop before beginning disassembly.

    • The 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screw boxed in red is located at the center on the underside of the computer.

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    • Remove the panel that houses the RAM chips by removing the screw that secures it into its spot.

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    • The 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screw boxed in red is located on the right panel that house the RAM on the underside of the computer.

    • Remove the screw securing the drive on the plastic edge.

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    • Use a screwdriver or a metal spludgers to push the metal piece attached to the drive in the direction of the drive opens until the drive pops out of its socket.

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    • Fully remove the drive by pulling it all the way out of its socket.

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

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