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How to Replace Asus F555LA-AB31 CD Drive Step-by-Step Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 4 Steps

Get ready to tackle your Asus F555LA-AB31 laptop’s CD drive replacement with just four simple steps! Now, there are a couple of things that might be causing issues with your CD drive. First up, you might have a wonky drive, but that’s pretty rare. The more common culprit? Faulty drivers messing with your disc reading. Before diving into the repair, make sure you’ve unplugged and powered down your laptop. Let’s get started!

Step 1

– Alright, before we dive in, make sure to power down and unplug the device – safety first, right? Let’s keep those electronics chill while we work.

– Grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and get ready to tackle those ten 18mm Phillips #0 screws on the bottom of your laptop. We’ll make quick work of it!

Tools Used

Phillips #0 Screwdriver

Step 2

Watch out for those cables connecting the keyboard and trackpad to the motherboard! They’re a little shy and like to hide, so treat them gently.

– Alright, let’s get started! First, flip your laptop over and raise that screen like you’re unveiling a surprise.

– Next up, gently pry up the edges of the faceplate to separate that keyboard and trackpad from the rest of the device. You’re doing great!

Step 3

To release a ZIF connector, gently use a spudger or your trusty fingernail to lift the little hinged locking flap. Then, with care, slide that freed cable right out of the socket.

– Gently wiggle that keyboard flex cable free from its cozy home in the motherboard’s ZIF socket. It’s all about that smooth disconnection, so take your time and give it some love!

Step 4

– Grab your Phillips #0 screwdriver and gently unscrew the lone Phillips #0 screw that holds the CD drive snugly to the motherboard. You’ve got this!

– Now, with a steady hand, carefully slide the CD drive out while keeping it nice and level. Easy peasy!

Tools Used

Phillips #0 Screwdriver

Ralph Harris

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