Samsung NP300E5C Optical Drive Replacement

Written By: aliahsan95
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Samsung NP300E5C Optical Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

2 - 5 minutes

Introduction

If your optical drive is failing to eject or read a CD, it may need to be replaced. This guide will coach you through the process of replacing your laptop's optical drive.

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    • Lay laptop down so that the bottom is facing the sky.

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    • Push both tabs away from the center of the device.

    • While both are in the fully unlocked position, slide the battery out.

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    • Remove this 4 mm Phillips #8 screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • With the 4 mm Phillips #8 screw removed, firmly but gently pull the cover towards you.

    • After moving the cover about 2 centimeters, you can lift and remove it.

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    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #8 screw to the left of the hard drive using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Using your fingernail or spudger to gently pull your optical drive out.

Conclusion

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

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One comment

Great video, simple steps to follow, very good, thanks.

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