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Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement

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  1. Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Turn off the laptop and remove the battery.

    • Remove two screws securing the Keyboard.

    • The Keyboard is held by two locking clips, under the battery. Use the sharp tip of a plastic tool to release the keyboard.

  2. Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
  3. Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the screw securing the Optical drive and gently press the drive to show slightly as at the second pic.

    • Slide the drive to the left and remove it.

Conclusion

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

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Is it safe to use with the optical drive out? I just took it out and I don't get the part until next week but I need to use my laptop... can I use it?

I needed to replace it because I dropped my laptop off the arm of the sofa with the drive open and falling on that side too.

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Is it safe to use the laptop with the optical drive out?

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