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Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

Can't watch movies? Change your optical drive with this guide!

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • To unlock the battery, flip the laptop over so that the bottom is facing upward. Then unlock the left clip by pushing the clip to the left.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Now push the right clip to the right and hold it while using your other hand to pull the battery out.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws highlighted.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • This is the back of the laptop with the cover removed.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the single screw right of the optical drive

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Optical Drive should slide out easily with one thumb's effort.

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Conclusion

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

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