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Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides step by step instructions of how to replace a faulty optical drive.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Slide each of the three tabs on the bottom half of the assembly into the unlocked position.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the battery out of the computer.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement, Upper Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #00 screw that secures the wireless card cover.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the WIFI module cover. It will pull right off.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the white and black wires from the WiFi module.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the twelve 8mm button head Phillips #00 B8 screws.

    • Remove the two 14 mm button head Phillips #00 B14 screws.

    • Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #00 battery compartment screws.

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the seven 4mm flat Phillips #00 screws.

    • Remove the seven 20mm button head Phillips #00 screws.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the two halves apart.

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  10. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the bottom assembly as displayed.

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  11. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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  12. Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Optical Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop through the opening on the left side of the bottom assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Or, simply remove the screw (the center one in this photo) from the bottom case that holds the bracket in and pull the drive out.

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