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Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement

Introduction

The CD-ROM drive is fairly easy to locate and replace if it is no longer working.

What you need

  1. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the computer.

    • Disconnect the charger from the computer.

    • Flip the computer upside down.

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  2. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Push the right-hand switch outward into the "unlocked" position.

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  3. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • While holding the battery, use your other hand to push the left clip to the left and pull the battery out.

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  5. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • The screws are captive to the back panel so they are not to be removed.

    • Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, Loosen the five 5.4 mm screws around the back panel from the laptop.

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  6. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry the back panel from the laptop.

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  7. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the panel outward from the rest of the laptop. The inside of the laptop will be exposed. From here you can access the CD-ROM drive, hard drive, and Keyboard.

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  8. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement, CD-ROM Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement, CD-ROM Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the 3.4 mm screw from the CD-ROM bracket.

    • This unlocks the CD-ROM drive from the computer

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  9. Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo B575-1450 CD-ROM Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pry CD-ROM drive from laptop using a plastic opening tool.

    • Pull the CD-ROM drive the rest of the way out.

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Conclusion

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

One Comment

Can u please show me how to assemble or fix dvd drive lock mechanism for lenovo e49.

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