Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5900 Optical Drive (Disk Drive) Replacement

Introduction

If your CD/DVDs aren’t being read or even if your drive just makes too much noise with a disk in, this guide will assist you in removing the CD Drive from the computer entirely if it needs tweaking or replacement.

What you need

Step 1 Optical Drive (Disk Drive)

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Power off your laptop before beginning disassembly.
The 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screw boxed in red is located at the center on the underside of the computer.

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Step 2

Remove the panel that houses the RAM chips by removing the screw that secures it into its spot.

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Step 3

The 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screw boxed in red is located on the right panel that house the RAM on the underside of the computer.
Remove the screw securing the drive on the plastic edge.

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Step 4

Use a screwdriver or a metal spludgers to push the metal piece attached to the drive in the direction of the drive opens until the drive pops out of its socket.

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