Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 Disc Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Before preceding with this guide make sure to remove the battery. Also make sure to be in an open space with ample desktop space when proceeding.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Place the laptop face down with the battery facing away from you
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2. Step 2
  Flip the right switch right-bound
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3. Step 3
  Hold the left switch.
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5. Step 4
  Push the battery forward lightly to remove it while holding the left switch.
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1. Step 5 Disc Drive
  Place the laptop face down with the battery slot facing away from you.
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2. Step 6
  Loosen all seven 3mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
  
  These screws cannot be removed from the device.
  
  Remove the back panel from the device.
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3. Step 7
  Remove the 3 mm Phillips #0 screw located on the left hand side that holds the disc drive in place.
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4. Step 8
  Gently remove the disc drive from the left hand side of the laptop.
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Conclusion

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

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