Desktop PC CD Drive Replacement

Find a large table or flat non-carpeted space to work.

Unplug all external cables, including the power cable, from your computer.

Find the screws that are holding together the side of your computer case and unscrew them.

Slide the side panel of the computer case toward the back of the case and remove it.

Repeat for second panel.

Depending on the case, It may be necessary to remove the top panel in order to get to the CD drive. If you can access the drive without removing the top, skip this step.

On the back of the computer, unscrew the screws connecting the top panel to the case.

Inside the computer, Unscrew the screws connecting the top panel to the case.

Slide the top panel backward and lift it off the case.

Locate the CD drive within the computer case.

Locate the cables attached to the back of the CD drive.

Remove the cables. In order to do this gently but firmly grasp the cables and pull backwards.

Locate and unscrew the screws holding the CD drive to the case.

Slide CD drive out of the front of the case.

Get your new CD drive.

Pull the taped cables through the opening for the CD drive.

Remove the tape from the cables.

Plug the cables into the new CD drive.

Slide the new CD drive back into the front of the case.