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Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement

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The optical drive is a relatively simple replacement. It must also be removed to access the keyboard.

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    • Slide lock 1, located on the right side, to the unlocked position.

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    • While holding lock 2 (left side) in the unlocked position, pull out the battery pack.

    • It is not necessary to hold open lock 2 for re-installation.

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    • Unscrew the single screw on the RAM access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The screw will not come apart from the panel.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the access panel.

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    • Remove the 11 mm screw from the right side of the hard drive access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 3.5 mm screw from the left side of the access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the access panel from the bottom.

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    • Remove twelve 5.5 mm screws from the main back cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove three 11 mm screws from main back cover and mini access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove two 9.5 mm screws from the main back cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the hard drive out of the access panel.

    • Disconnect the SATA connector from the hard drive by pulling straight out.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the edge of the laptop and pry off the back cover.

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    • Remove two 2.5 mm screws from the side of the optical drive using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift up the bracket covering the connector.

    • This bracket should not be fully removed from the optical drive.

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    • Gently remove the SATA connector from the port.

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    • Gently lift the optical drive out.

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

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