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| [title] Remove CD-ROM/FDD Cage | |
| [* red] Turn the laptop so it faces away from you. Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove only the ***top*** screw from the ***left*** side. | |
| [* orange] Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove the ***two*** (2) ***6mm*** screws securing the drive cage. ''Note: there may only be one depending on your model.'' | |
| [* yellow] Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove the ***single*** (1) ***6mm*** screw (special head) from the ***top left corner*** of the drive assembly. | |
| [* green] Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove the 6mm screw from the front of the drive assembly. | |
| [* light_blue] Using a plastic spudger, disconnect the ribbon cable in the center of the case attached to the drive assembly. | |
| [* icon_caution] ''Part of the metal cage and drive assembly is secured under the fragile plastic of the case on the right side. You're aim is to slide both out without stressing the plastic.'' | |
| [* violet] ***Carefully*** lift off the metal cage securing the drive assembly by lifting the ***left part*** and pulling ***outward***. Set aside. | |
| - | [* blue] You are now able to remove the CD-ROM/FDD assembly. Do this by tilting the left side up and sliding it out from the plastic case on the right side. Set aside. |
| + | [* blue] You are now able to remove the CD-ROM/FDD assembly. ***Be carefull that the laptop does not fall backwards when removing the assembly.*** Do this by tilting the left side up and sliding it out from the plastic case on the right side. Set aside. |