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Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement

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    1. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver (PH0 bit) to remove the four 5.0 mm screws that are securing the bottom of the laptop.

      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver (PH0 bit) to remove the six 11.0 mm screws that are securing the bottom of the laptop.

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    2. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the edges of the keyboard using the plastic iFixit opening tool and raise the keyboard slightly to see the inside of the laptop.

      • Do not lift the keyboard too high as the keyboard is connected to the motherboard by two ribbon connectors that must be detached.

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    3. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Lift back the clip on the ribbon tape, and pull the tape out in order to remove the keyboard from the laptop.

      • Remove both pieces of the ribbon tape connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

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    4. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the bundled cable connector attaching the battery to the motherboard with the plastic iFixit opening tool.

      • Make sure that you do not remove the entire connector by applying too much force. Only the white plastic connector should be removed from the metal part on the motherboard. Lift white part upwards to remove.

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    5. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use Phillips #0 screwdriver (PH0 bit) to remove the four 6.0 mm screws attaching the battery to the laptop.

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    6. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the battery up and remove it completely from the laptop.

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    1. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver (PH0 bit) to remove the one 6.0 mm screw holding in the optical drive.

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    2. Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Asus X553MA-BPD07051 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Gently slide the optical drive out from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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