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Replacing the Sony Vaio PCG-981L DVD drive

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  • Keep laptop sitting on table to avoid dropping it and causing irreparable damage.

  • Open the laptop.

  • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the power panel screw located on the left side of the laptop. See the red box in the photo for the location of the screw.

  • Remove the power panel by sliding it to the right and gently lifting it upwards.

  • Gently detach the power panel ribbon from the motherboard by sliding the ribbon out of the plastic connector, meanwhile keeping it attached to the power panel.

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