Lenovo IdeaPad N586 Optical Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Can't watch movies? Change your optical drive with this guide!

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  To unlock the battery, flip the laptop over so that the bottom is facing upward. Then unlock the left clip by pushing the clip to the left.
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2. Step 2
  Now push the right clip to the right and hold it while using your other hand to pull the battery out.
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1. Step 3 Back Panel
  Remove the two screws highlighted.
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2. Step 4
  This is the back of the laptop with the cover removed.
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1. Step 5 Optical Drive
  Locate and remove the single screw right of the optical drive
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2. Step 6
  Optical Drive should slide out easily with one thumb's effort.
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Conclusion

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

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