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Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement

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  1. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • The battery is located on the front right corner of the laptop.

  2. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • With one finger on the raised grip, slide the latch towards the front of the laptop.

  3. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the battery out towards the side.

  4. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the battery straight up, out of the computer.

  5. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Using a set of case opening tools, pry open the left and right sides of the black plastic strip above the keyboard.

    • Fully detach the strip.

  6. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the two screws near the top of the keyboard.

  7. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the keyboard by holding the middle top of the keyboard.

    • The keyboard is still connected by a ribbon cable to the motherboard.

  8. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully pull upwards on the ribbon cable to detach.

    • Remove keyboard.

  9. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the screw located on the left side of the optical drive near the heat sink cover in the middle of the laptop.

  10. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Using spudger, push the optical drive out to the right.

Conclusion

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

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