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Acer Aspire 5750-6667 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

The optical drive is where CDs and DVDs are inserted and read in a laptop. Optical drives have various moving parts so they can malfunction or stop working properly. The optical drive can be removed easily in order to replace it.

What you need

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    • Unplug the charging cable from the laptop and the wall. Failure to disconnect the charging cable could result in electric shock.

    • Turn the laptop over.

    • Locate the orange switch next to the battery.

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    • Using a small tool such as tweezers or a pen, slide the orange switch completely to the left to unlock the battery.

    • While holding the orange switch in place, lift the battery by the lip and pull it away from the laptop.

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  4. Acer Aspire 5750-6667 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire 5750-6667 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the black screw just above the battery.

    • Remove the black screw holding the optical drive in place by using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Pull the optical drive free from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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