Toshiba Satellite L755D-S5150 Optical Disc Drive Replacement

Michael Griskewicz and 6 other contributors

Last updated on December 28, 2016

15 - 45 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

Usually if your Optical Disc Drive(ODD) needs to be replaced it means that your disks aren't being read, a noisy sound from the ODD, or maybe it just isn't taking the disk. It's good to make sure your computer's software is updated before you replace the ODD. As this can sometime solve your issue.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Battery

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After shutting down your laptop, turn your laptop over and click the left tab left, then pull the right tab right as you pull the battery out.
This step should always be done before working on your laptop to minimize electrostatic shock.

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Step 2 Keyboard

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Using the plastic opening tool carefully pry the plastic strip that sits at the top of the keyboard.

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Step 3

Use the Phillips PH00 to unscrew the four 4mm screws that holds the keyboard in place.
Using the plastic opening tool carefully pry your keyboard out without disturbing the cord underneath it.

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