Introduction

In order to replace a broken CD Drive, this guide will show you how to do just that!

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    • Make sure that you are wearing your anti-static wristband. This will prevent damaging any internal parts with any built up static electricity.

    • Unscrew the 10.5mm screw on the left of the desktop using your hand.

    • If it is too tight you may use a torx-head screwdriver or a flat-head screwdriver.

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    • Remove the side panel by sliding it towards the back of the desktop and pulling up on it as shown.

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    • For the next step, remove the CD drive power cable.

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    • Reorient the device with the front pointing away from you.

    • Next, remove the SATA interface cable. It is directly next to the power cable on the CD drive.

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    • Now pull up and swing the mounting lever in. The lever closest to the front mounts the top drive slot, and the lever farther away mounts the bottom one.

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    • Now stand your desktop up and remove the 3 clips on the right side of the front panel.

    • Then pull the front panel off, pulling from the side that the clips are on.

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    • Now you can pull the CD drive straight out of the casing!

Conclusion

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

Yoav Rosenberg

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