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Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement

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  1. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over onto its backside in order to access the battery.

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  2. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery release latch and slide it over to the other side.

    • A small tool like a pen or screwdriver may be helpful in sliding the latch to release the battery.

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  3. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the newly ejected battery from the device to completely remove it.

    • When reinserting the new battery, make sure the prongs on the battery are aligned with the corresponding holes on the laptop.

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  5. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement, Touchpad Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement, Touchpad Assembly: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 18 6.0 mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Remove 5 6.0 mm Phillip #00 screws from under cover.

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  6. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three 2.9 mm Phillips #00 screws from the battery compartment.

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  7. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the bottom panel from the touchpad assembly by inserting a plastic opening tool between them on all four sides.

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  8. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull black ribbon wire from port using tweezers in order to completely separate touchpad assembly from bottom assembly.

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    • Disconnect the two ZIF ports that attach the touchpad assembly to the motherboard.

    • First flip open the flap covering the ribbon using a spudger or fingernail.

    • Second gently pull the ribbon away from the port.

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  10. Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 9, image 1 of 3 Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 9, image 2 of 3 Gateway NE52203u Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Grasp the plastic placeholder firmly and slide it out of the computer.

    • When inserting replacement optical drive, use the port at the back left of the open space.

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Conclusion

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

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