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Introduction

The optical drive in your laptop reads and writes CDs and DVDs. If your device isn’t ejecting the disk tray, isn’t recognizing inserted discs, or is malfunctioning in another way, you may need to replace the optical drive.

This guide shows how to replace the optical drive on a Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API.

This repair is straightforward and does not require removing the back case, battery, or any other components. However, it’s important to follow each step carefully to avoid damaging the optical drive port or the laptop.

Before you begin, power off the laptop and disconnect the charging adapter and any external peripherals.

What you need

Step 1 Optical Drive

IdeaPad L340-15API Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2

IdeaPad L340-15API Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2

Before beginning the repair, make sure that the device is fully powered off.
Turn the laptop over so the bottom cover is facing up.
The small screw hole near the center of the case, marked with a tiny DVD icon and an arrow, secures the optical drive.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 7.5 mm screw securing the optical drive.
Place the screw down safely in a container/magnet strip where it will not get lost while you are working. These screws are very small and easily misplaced.

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Step 3

Place your thumb at the seam between the optical drive and the device.
Gently pull the component straight out from the device, taking care not to pull at an angle.

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