Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement

Introduction

Optic drive replacement may need to be done when the drive is damaged.

What you need

  1. Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the laptop upside down.

    Edit

  2. Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate two notches above the battery.

    • Slide both battery locking notches to either side to remove the battery.

    • Pull the battery out.

    Edit

  4. Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the one 5mm screw.

    • Using the blue plastic opening tools, wedge one in between the back panel and the laptop.

    • Carefully remove the back panel..

    Edit

  5. Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement, Optic Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #0 screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    Edit

  6. Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung RC512 Optic Drive Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the spudger or fingers to gently pull the optical drive out.

    • Slide the optic drive away from the laptop.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

Author

with 3 other contributors

jando

Member since: 09/15/16

896 Reputation

8 Guides authored

Badges: 15

+12 more badges

Team

USF Tampa, Team 18-2, Blackwell Fall 2016 Member of USF Tampa, Team 18-2, Blackwell Fall 2016

USFT-BLACKWELL-F16S18G2

4 Members

8 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 1

All Time: 330