Introduction
The battery must be removed before any other part is serviced or replaced. The CD/DVD drive is secured with two screws. To access the two screws holding in the CD/DVD drive, the hard drive and RAM covers must be removed. When the screws are removed, the CD/DVD drive slides easily out of the laptop.
Tools
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Slide the lock latch to the right to release the battery lock.
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Slide and hold the release latch to the left.
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Use a fingernail or plastic opening tool lift the battery while holding the release latch.Rotate the battery up and away from you to remove it from the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen all four screws. These screws are secured to their covers with retaining clips.
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Lift the two covers with a fingernail or plastic opening tool from the sides the screws were present. Two tabs are securing the covers on the side opposite the screws.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
