Laptop optical drive disassembly tutorial [detailed explanation]

How to remove a laptop optical drive?

An optical drive is a machine used by computers to read and write the contents of optical discs. It is also a common component in desktop computers and notebook computers. As multimedia applications become more and more widespread, optical drives have become standard configurations in many computer accessories.

Next, let’s take a look at the notebook optical drive disassembly tutorial.

1. Turn the notebook over, pay attention to the structure of the notebook, and do not remove all the screws. It's more troublesome to put it back in this way.

2. After opening the cover covering the hard drive and memory, pay attention to the positioning screws of the optical drive. Usually there is a screw just behind where you can see the optical drive.

3. After removing the positioning screw, you can pull the optical drive out. Use moderate force here. Because some notebooks have more than one positioning screw. When pulling, pay attention to whether the iron block on the set screw you just removed will move. If it moves, it means the screw you just broke off is correct.

4. If you can pull the optical drive, it means it can be connected directly.

5. Take out the notebook optical drive. Whether you want to replace the optical drive, clean the optical drive, or install a hard disk in the optical drive later depends on your own needs.