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HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

Has your optical drive in the HP 15-af123cl stopped playing CDs? Follow this simple guide's steps below on how to remove and replace the optical drive to fix it!

NOTE: This process should be a last resort. Make sure you have completed all other forms of troubleshooting as a broken optical or CD drive is usually unlikely. If you have troubleshooted and determined that your drive needs to be replaced, before starting this process make sure to fully power off your computer and unplug it from the wall if it is charging. Be gentle with the components as it is easy to damage the optical drive connector.

Let's get started fixing your HP 15-af123cl's optical drive!

What you need

  1. HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Push the slider with a lock symbol to the right to unlock the battery.

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  2. HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push the slider with a battery symbol to the left to push the battery out slightly.

    • Pull the battery out fully now that it is released.

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  4. HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single screw that holds in the optical drive using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  5. HP 15-af123cl Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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