Asus F555LA-AB31 CD Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide has four uncomplicated and easy-to-follow steps to replace the CD drive of your Asus F555LA-AB31 laptop.

There are just two things that could be wrong with your CD drive. The first one is that you might have a faulty drive, which is highly unlikely. The second one, which is the most common problem, is faulty drivers; you may find that discs are not being read correctly.

Before completing this guide, unplug and turn off your laptop.

What you need

Step 1 CD Drive

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Turn off and unplug the device before starting repairing.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver head to remove the ten 18mm Phillips #0 screws on the laptop's bottom.

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Step 2

Flip the laptop over and flip the screen up.
Pry upward on the edges of the faceplate in order to separate the keyboard and trackpad from the rest of the device.
Be cautious of the cables connecting the keyboard and trackpad to the motherboard.

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Step 3

Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from its motherboard ZIF socket.
To unlock a ZIF connector, use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap. Carefully slide the unlocked cable out of the socket.

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Step 4

Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the one Phillips #0 screw that connects the CD drive to the motherboard.
Slowly slide out the CD drive, keeping it level, to remove it.

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