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Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to show how to properly remove the optical drive.

  1. Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the bay door for the battery on the left side of the laptop.

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  2. Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the latch to the right and then down to unlock it.

    • Pull out the battery.

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  4. Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device upside down with the handle facing away from you.

    • Open the optical drive bay by sliding its latch to the right.

    • Locate optical drive release mechanism on the bottom of the laptop.

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  5. Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the latch cover to the right.

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  6. Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Push the exposed switch to the left to eject the optical drive.

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Conclusion

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

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What kind of USB enclosure would this fit in?

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