Asus ROG G53SW-XT1 Optical Drive Replacement

ID: 106652

Description: This guide will demonstrate how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Unplug the power cable and flip the computer over.

2. Unlock the battery by pushing the switch to the right.

3. Push and hold the left switch, then pull the battery out.

4. Insert a spudger, or plastic opening tool, into these five slots and pry upwards to pop up the keyboard.

5. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables from the motherboard.

6. Insert your screwdriver into the locking mechanism and slide it to the left. This will unlock the hand rest and allow you to pull it free.

7. Remove the fourteen Phillips #0 screws.

8. Flip the laptop over and pull off the bottom cover.

9. Remove the single 7mm Phillips #0 screw holding the hard drive in place.

10. Slide the hard drive out of the casing.