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Toshiba Satellite L855-S5119 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will inform readers on how to replace the optical drive which may have stopped reading disks.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite L855-S5119 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Plate Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite L855-S5119 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Plate Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite L855-S5119 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Plate Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the laptop over to place it top down.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screw holding in the back plate. This screw does not come out of the plate.

    • Lift the back plate off the laptop, exposing the RAM and Hard Disk.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the single 3mm screw.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite L855-S5119 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite L855-S5119 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the laptop so that you have access to the optical drive.

    • The optical drive is now only attached by a port in the drive's back. The optical drive can be pulled straight out of its housing.

    • Remove the drive.

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Conclusion

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

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