Acer Aspire 5000 Series - Removing the Audio Board; Removing the VGA Thermal Module

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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side.
2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side.
3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket.
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module
1. Remove the four screws as the picture shows.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder.
3. Push the ODD holder as shown.
4. Detach the ODD holder.
5. Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it.