Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

3

  • Battery
  • 3 steps
  • Back Panel
  • 2 steps
  • Optical Drive
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

An optical drive is an accessory device for a computer that uses laser technology to read and write data for media such as DVD’s, CD’s, or Blu-Ray discs. This drive may be rendered inoperable if the internal components stop functioning properly, resulting in the laptop being unable play music, movies or games from discs or write data to these discs. Replacing a faulty optical drive will restore the laptop’s ability to read and write to discs.

Before using this guide, use an ESD safe brush or dust blower to remove any debris from the inside of the optical drive as well as any disc that you wish to read or write to. This will ensure that a buildup of debris is not the cause of the optical drive being unable to read discs. After removing any debris, you should test multiple discs to ensure that a scratched or damaged disc is not preventing the optical drive from functioning properly.

Partial disassembly of the laptop is required in order to reach the optical drive for removal. Many of the laptop’s internal components are especially vulnerable to static shock, so use caution when dealing with exposed electronics.

Make sure your laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source before replacing the optical drive.

What you need

Step 1

              Battery
  • Lay the device face down to begin.

Lay the device face down to begin.

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Step 2

  • Slide the release mechanism to the left to release the battery.

Slide the release mechanism to the left to release the battery.

Step 3

  • Remove the battery.

Remove the battery.

Step 4

              Back Panel
  • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the 8.6 mm screw.

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the 8.6 mm screw.

Step 5

  • Slide the center panel down to remove it.

Slide the center panel down to remove it.

Step 6

              Optical Drive
  • Using a Phillips #1, remove the 3.5 mm screw from the back of the optical drive.

Using a Phillips #1, remove the 3.5 mm screw from the back of the optical drive.

Step 7

  • Use the iFixit opening tool to gently dislodge the optical drive.
  • Gently pull the optical drive out to remove it.

Use the iFixit opening tool to gently dislodge the optical drive.

Gently pull the optical drive out to remove it.

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

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