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Optical Drive Removal (product details: Super: IF154-057 Combo: IF164-010)
  • Remove the short black Phillips screw from the front right corner of the optical drive.
  • Remove the three longer silver Phillips screws from the retaining bracket on the left side of the optical drive.
  • Remove the retaining bracket.
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  • Disconnect the large black connector from the logic board.
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  • Lift the optical drive out of the computer from the side with the connector on it.
  • The optical drive is held in place by an alignment peg in the lower left corner.
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  • You have successfully removed the Optical Drive Removal. To reassemble your laptop, simply follow the directions in reverse order.
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