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Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement

Introduction

For this replacement you will have remove the keyboard to get to the CD drive. Steps to remove the keyboard can be found in prerequisite guide at the top of the page. After the keyboard is remove then you are able to move on to the CD drive.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the laptop with the screen facing you and grab the opening tool.

    • Insert it into the top corner of the keyboard and slide it to the right along the length of the keyboard.

    • You will feel the popping sensation as it slides along.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lit up the left side of the small plastic bar at the top of the keyboard.

    • Be careful when removing it, because you will need to apply a bit of force .

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  3. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH0 screwdriver to unscrew the 4 screws at the top of the keyboard.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the keyboard and pull it toward the screen.

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

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  6. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the ribbon cable, push upward on the small tabs located on either side of the ribbon.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once the ribbon is released the keyboard can be removed .

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  8. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement, CD Drive: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the computer over with the hinge facing you.

    • Remove one screw that is located in the Toshiba lable on the bottom of the computer.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the computer back over and push the metal tab to the right to release the CD drive from its docking port.

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  10. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 CD Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the CD Drive.

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Conclusion

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

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