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Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement

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  1. Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the AC adapter and all other auxiliary components from the laptop.

    • Slide the battery lock tab away from the center of the laptop to unlock the battery.

  2. Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the battery release tab away from the center of the laptop and hold it.

    • Lifting from the small notch between the two tabs, pull the battery out of the laptop.

  3. Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screw holding the RAM cover with a PH1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the RAM cover.

  4. Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Push outwards on the metal tabs to release the RAM.

    • Remove the RAM. Some force may be needed.

    • Be careful not to touch the gold pins on the RAM chips as there may be a build-up of static electricity. This can fry the parts of the chip that houses memory.

  5. Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 5, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 5, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite A210 Optical Disc Drive Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use a PH0 screwdriver to remove the screw holding the optical drive in place.

    • Using your index finger, push the metal tab inside the RAM bay which is located directly underneath the screw-hole.

    • The optical drive will then slide out.

Conclusion

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

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