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Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

The optical drive is a relatively simple replacement. It must also be removed to access the keyboard.

What you need

  1. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Slide lock 1, located on the right side, to the unlocked position.

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  2. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • While holding lock 2 (left side) in the unlocked position, pull out the battery pack.

    • It is not necessary to hold open lock 2 for re-installation.

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  3. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the single screw on the RAM access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The screw will not come apart from the panel.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the access panel.

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  4. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 11 mm screw from the right side of the hard drive access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 3.5 mm screw from the left side of the access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the access panel from the bottom.

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  6. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove twelve 5.5 mm screws from the main back cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove three 11 mm screws from main back cover and mini access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove two 9.5 mm screws from the main back cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the hard drive out of the access panel.

    • Disconnect the SATA connector from the hard drive by pulling straight out.

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  8. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the edge of the laptop and pry off the back cover.

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  9. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two 2.5 mm screws from the side of the optical drive using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  10. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the bracket covering the connector.

    • This bracket should not be fully removed from the optical drive.

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  11. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the SATA connector from the port.

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  12. Toshiba TECRA R940 Optical Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the optical drive out.

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Conclusion

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

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