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Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement

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Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

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This guide outlines how to remove the optical drive in the Asus GL551JW-AH71. This guide also serves as a prerequisite for guides that require the removal of the back cover.

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    1. Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Close the device and lay it upside down.

      • Unplug the device and make sure the device is powered off before removing the battery.

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      • Move the battery eject button to the right. The battery will be ejected.

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    3. Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Grab the battery and remove it from the device.

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    1. Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 10mm optical drive screw.

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      • Insert a probe or paperclip gently into the eject pin hole to eject the optical drive tray.

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    3. Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus GL551JW-AH71 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Gently grasp the optical drive assembly and slide it out of the laptop body.

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Conclusion

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

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