Toshiba Satellite C55-A5100 Optical Drive Replacement

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Last updated on July 8, 2023

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10 - 15 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Easy

Difficulty rating: Easy! Minimal disassembly, using only basic tools.

Introduction

Go to step 1

Replacing the optical drive in a Toshiba Satellite laptop should not be seen as difficult, but does involve opening one of the panels on the underside of the laptop.

What you need

Tools

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  Phillips #1 Screwdriver

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Step 1 Battery

• Press down with your fingers while also applying a sliding motion on the latch buttons near the battery on the underside of your laptop.
Step 2

• Lift the battery upward with your fingers out of the battery compartment.
Step 3 Optical Drive

• Place laptop with the bottom of it facing up.
• Remove the single 6mm Phillips #1 screw keeping the laptop panels in place.
Step 4
• Remove the 4mm Phillips #1 screw on the side of the now exposed area.
Step 5
• Remove the disc drive from the device.

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