Toshiba Satellite U500 - Optical Disc Drive Module

4 Replacement Procedures
4.8 Optical Disc Drive module
Removing the Optical Disc Drive module
To remove the Optical Disc Drive module, follow the steps below and refer to Figures 4-12
and 4-13.
CAUTION: The Optical Disc Drive module can become hot with use. Be careful when
removing the module.
1. Remove the following screw securing the latch of the Optical Disc Drive.
• M2×3L FLAT HEAD screw ×1
2. While pulling the module towards the direction of the arrow in the figure below,
remove the Optical Disc Drive module.
Figure 4-12 Removing the Optical Disc Drive module
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