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Asus F555LA-AB31 CD Drive Replacement

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Time Required: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Asus F555LA-AB31 CD Drive Replacement

Introduction

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This guide has four uncomplicated and easy-to-follow steps to replace the CD drive of your Asus F555LA-AB31 laptop.

There are just two things that could be wrong with your CD drive. The first one is that you might have a faulty drive, which is highly unlikely. The second one, which is the most common problem, is faulty drivers; you may find that discs are not being read correctly.

Before completing this guide, unplug and turn off your laptop.

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      • Turn off and unplug the device before starting repairing.

      • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver head to remove the ten 18mm Phillips #0 screws on the laptop's bottom.

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      • Flip the laptop over and flip the screen up.

      • Pry upward on the edges of the faceplate in order to separate the keyboard and trackpad from the rest of the device.

      • Be cautious of the cables connecting the keyboard and trackpad to the motherboard.

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      • Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from its motherboard ZIF socket.

      • To unlock a ZIF connector, use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap. Carefully slide the unlocked cable out of the socket.

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      • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the one Phillips #0 screw that connects the CD drive to the motherboard.

      • Slowly slide out the CD drive, keeping it level, to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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