Gateway M350WVN Optical Drive Replacement Instructions

Warning: Disconnect the power adapter, disconnect the modem and network cables, and remove the battery. Replace the cover before restoring power or reconnecting the modem and network cables.

Note: Before beginning, review electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.

To replace the optical drive:

1. Make sure the optical drive is empty and the tray is firmly closed.
2. Turn off your notebook.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.
4. Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
5. Remove the battery.
6. With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two optical drive screws and put them in a safe place.



7. Slide the old drive out of your notebook.



Tips & Tricks To make removing the optical drive easier, insert a straightened paperclip into the manual eject hole on the optical drive. Grab the open optical drive tray and pull the drive straight out.

8. Slide the new drive into your notebook.



9. Replace the two optical drive screws.
10. Replace the battery.
11. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
12. Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your notebook.

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