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Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Optical Drive Replacement

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Locate and unscrew the two highlighted 8 mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • There will be three dots next to the desired screws

  2. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Grip the cover of the optical drive and slide it out.

    • If it does not come out, do not force it. Double check to make sure the screws are entirely removed.

Conclusion

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

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Has anyone found a suitable optical enclosure that would accommodate the front edge of this drive? Every enclosure I've seen so far would have the door protruding past the enclosure's opening (as opposed to sitting flush with the enclosure's opening), leaving its top edge unprotected.

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