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Gateway MA7 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

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  1. Gateway MA7 CD/DVD Drive Replacement, CD/DVD Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged before removing the battery.

    • Push the locking tab over to the right away from the battery to unlock it from the laptop.

    • Hold the additional locking tab to the left while puling out the battery.

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    • Remove the following screws securing the plastic panel from the bottom of the laptop:

    • Remove the seven 6 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver

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    • Pull upwards on the top of the plastic panel to remove it.

    • With the exception of the screw marked "K", all of the screws will remain connected to the plastic piece.

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    • Remove the following screws holding the DVD/CD drive in place:

    • One 6 mm Phillips #0

  5. Gateway MA7 CD/DVD Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use the edge of a plastic opening tool to push down on the metal latch preventing the drive from being pushed out.

    • While pressing down, push the metal latch out away from the laptop.

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    • Once the drive has been pried out, you can pull the CD drive out.

Conclusion

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

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