How do I Replace an Acer Aspire 3100 CD/DVD Drive?
Laptops make computing fast, easy and portable for business users, travelers and home users looking for an all-in-one option. Often the cost of a laptop makes it a convenient replacement option for home desktop computers. However, replacing parts on a laptop is a much more difficult task, and can be quite costly through a repair shop. Laptop users, including those with an Acer Aspire 3100, can replace components such as the CD/DVD drive at home with a little more effort than on a desktop. The savings is well worth the additional work.
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Instructions
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Shut down the Acer Aspire 3100, disconnect all cables from the computer. Remove the battery pack from the laptop to prevent damage to any internal components.
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Turn the laptop upside down with the front side facing toward you. Take out the four screws that are holding the thermal module cover into place. This cover is the large cover that extends from the lower left corner of the laptop to just past the center of the Acer Aspire 3100.
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Take out the screw holding the optical drive into place. The screw is located to the right of the memory modules and is holding a black tab that extends over from the right side cover. Just behind the screw is a hole. Place the screw driver in the hole angling away from the memory modules. Push on the optical drive to remove it from the system.
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Push the replacement optical drive into place in the laptop, and replace the screw to secure the device. Reinstall the thermal module cover, the battery and plug in the laptop and all peripheral cables.
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Turn the computer on to ensure that the Acer Aspire 3100 recognizes the new optical drive that has been installed.
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Tips & Warnings
Touch unpainted metal prior to touching any internal components to release any static discharge. This will prevent any damage to the laptop components.
References
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