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Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement

Introduction

You would learn how to remove the CD Drive

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove battery

    • Open screen so that it lies flat.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Starting from the right side of the hinge cover, use the flat end of the spudger to pry up the hinge cover and gently remove it.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws holding in the keyboard.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift keyboard and detach the interface connector.

    • Take extra care when removing and handling the keyboard. The key caps on the keyboard are fragile and easily come off.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws (5.8mm) located at the rear of the laptop.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the screen connector.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the four screws (5.8 mm) located at hinges of the screen.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove display screen.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement, CD Drive: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement, CD Drive: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Flip to the back side of the laptop.

    • Remove thirteen screws (8.6mm).

    • If battery has not yet been removed, remove it now and remove single silver-colored screw at top of empty battery bay.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove one screw (8.6 mm) on metal plating.

    • Remove the metal plating.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two screws (5.8mm)

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  13. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect cable.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Make sure that single silver-colored screw has been removed from empty battery bay

    • Remove top cover by lifting the edges upward.

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  15. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove CD drive plating screw (5.8mm)

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  16. Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L CD Drive Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Slide outwards to remove

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Conclusion

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

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