Introduction
If your Asus K55VD is having problems reading DVDs, not playing audio or videos properly, or DVD programs won't install properly then it may be experiencing a faulty optical disk drive which needs to be replaced.
What you need
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Flip the device over to its back cover.
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Use the switches to release the battery from its adapter.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws in the smaller portion of the bottom cover.
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After removing the screws, remove the smaller cover.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 1.5 mm screws that hold down the hard drive.
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Using the the Philips #0 Screwdriver remove highlighted screws.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Lift plastic cover with tweezers.
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Remove screw.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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LOL if you want to get out drive, open dvd drive, turn laptop off, remove screw cover, unscrew, pull the drive out, done :D This is stupidly overcomplicated and unnecessary.
