Replacing the Optical-Drive Connector Board
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Procedure
1Slide and connect the
2Replace the screw that secures the
Post-requisites
1Replace the palm rest.
2Replace the keyboard.
3Replace the wireless card.
4Follow the procedures from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the hard drive.
5Replace the optical drive
6Replace the base cover.
7Replace the battery.
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