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HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

If the CD/DVD drive in your HP Pavilion 17-f127ds has stopped working, this guide will walk through how to remove and replace it.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Before starting, please turn off your laptop.

    • Slide the battery lock latch, the latch on the left, inwards.

    • Slide the battery release latch on the right inwards to release the battery.

    • The latch may require significant force to slide.

    • Lift the battery up and remove it from computer.

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  3. HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screw holding the Optical Drive in place. It is located near the center and vents of the laptop.

    • Use a spudger to help unseat the drive. Pull the drive out from the laptop.

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  4. HP Pavilion 17-f127ds Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • If you need to replace the bracket on the Optical drive, remove the two Phillips #0 screws holding the bracket in place. The bracket can be placed on the new drive.

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Conclusion

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

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I can’t remove the HP Pavilion 17-x016ds Optical Drive. NEED HELP. Is it necessary to remove it in order to remove bottom panel to replace HDD with SSD? Also can’t remove bottom panel.

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