Optical Drive Replacement for Notebooks Click here for applicable modelsCJ OBrien 09/20/2004 MAED MADL126B-EDTC560 FAC: Erin Warham Exit Forward

Exit Optical Drives What is an Optical Drive? What is an Optical Drive? What is an Optical Drive? What is an Optical Drive? Does my Optical Drive need replacement? Does my Optical Drive need replacement? Does my Optical Drive need replacement? Does my Optical Drive need replacement? Instructions for Optical Drive replacement. Instructions for Optical Drive replacement. Instructions for Optical Drive replacement. Instructions for Optical Drive replacement. Forward Back

Exit What is an Optical Drive? Any of a family of secondary computer drives that reads Compact Disks (such as music) and possibly DVDs. The drive may also write to CD’s or DVD’s. These drives come in four primary types: CD-ROM – reads Compact Disks CD-ROM – reads Compact Disks DVD-ROM – reads Compact Disks and DVDs DVD-ROM – reads Compact Disks and DVDs CDRW/DVD-ROM – reads and writes CD’s, reads DVDs CDRW/DVD-ROM – reads and writes CD’s, reads DVDs DVDRW – reads and writes CDs and DVDs DVDRW – reads and writes CDs and DVDs Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Does my Optical Drive need replacement? An Optical Drive should be replaced if: An Optical Drive should be replaced if: –You cannot regularly read media. To be certain, confirm that media is clean and works in a different drive –You cannot eject the drive. –You cannot consistently burn media in a Read-Write (RW) drive If any of the above are true, please go to or call NOT REAL to order a replacement part. If any of the above are true, please go to or call NOT REAL to order a replacement part. Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Optical Drive Replacement Required Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment Safety Tips Safety Tips Safety Tips Safety Tips Drive Removal Drive Removal Drive Removal Drive Removal Drive Replacement Drive Replacement Drive Replacement Drive Replacement Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Tools and Equipment One #0 Phillips Screwdriver One #0 Phillips Screwdriver Replacement Drive Replacement Drive Recommended – one small flat head screwdriver Recommended – one small flat head screwdriver Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Safety Tips Static Electricity! Static Electricity! –Electronic components are sensitive to static electricity – avoid working on carpets and work with a grounding strap if possible. Perform work in a clean, well lit environment Perform work in a clean, well lit environment Unplug unit and remove battery before replacing drive (consult your manual on battery removal Unplug unit and remove battery before replacing drive (consult your manual on battery removal Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Drive Removal – Step 1 Unplug AC adaptor Unplug AC adaptor Remove battery (see quick start guide for instructions) Remove battery (see quick start guide for instructions) Close LCD and turn unit bottom side up as shown at right Close LCD and turn unit bottom side up as shown at right Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Drive Removal – Step 2 Push up tab and hold Push up tab and hold Pull drive from unit Pull drive from unit Push Up Pull Drive Out Back Forward Main Menu

Exit Drive Removal – Step 3 Drive top side up in drive caddy Drive top side up in drive caddy Remove screws on sides holding drive in caddy Remove screws on sides holding drive in caddy Do NOT remove top screws! Do NOT remove top screws! Back Forward Main Menu Screws Right Side Screws Left Side Screws Rear

Exit Drive Removal – Step 4 Remove drive from caddy Remove drive from caddy Gently remove connector from drive (a small flat head screwdriver may help) Gently remove connector from drive (a small flat head screwdriver may help) Back Forward Main Menu Congratulations! You are now ready to replace your drive! Drive Caddy Drive Connector Optical Drive

Exit Drive Replacement – Step 1 Replacing the drive consists of reversing the removal steps Replacing the drive consists of reversing the removal steps First reconnect the drive connector First reconnect the drive connector Second, reinsert drive in caddy Second, reinsert drive in caddy Back Forward Main Menu Drive Caddy Drive Connector Optical Drive

Exit Drive Replacement – Step 2 Replace the six screws to secure drive to caddy Replace the six screws to secure drive to caddy Reinsert Optical Drive into unit Reinsert Optical Drive into unit Test drive functions as appropriate Test drive functions as appropriate Back Finished Main Menu screws

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Exit Applicable Models Notebook Model Optical Drive LZM-500CD-ROM LZM-550CD-RW LZN-600DVD-ROM LZN-650CD-RW/DVD-ROM LZN-700DVD-RW Main Menu

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