Introduction
Replace the laser assembly in your optical disc drive. Replacing the laser requires you to have or purchase a new laser.
What you need
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Use the flat edge of a metal spudger to pry the eight flat screw covers out.
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Remove the following eight screws securing the top cover to the bottom case:
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Four 55.4 mm Philips screws
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Four 18.0 mm Phillips screws
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Some models have a different number of screws and feet. Remove all the feet and screws in the bottom of the case.
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The 10 screw model has 6 screws in the bottom-most portion and 4 in the upper tray.
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Peel the warranty sticker (located next to the main power switch) straight away from the case.
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Lift the top cover off the bottom case.
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Carefully remove the power cord that attaches the top and bottom halves by disconnecting the power cord assembly from the bottom case.
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Remove the four 6.4 mm Phillips screws securing the top lid of the optical disc drive.
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Lift and remove the lid from the optical disc drive.
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Remove the two 7.2 mm Phillips black screws securing the metal silver rails that hold the laser in place.
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Use your fingernail to flip up the retaining flap on the optical disc drive laser ribbon cable.
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Pull the optical disc drive laser ribbon cable straight away and out of its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.