Hertzberg
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Replace CD-DVD drive on laptop
I have a Gateway 200ARC laptop and the CD-DVD drive doesn't work. I found a replacement drive on-line, but need to know how to get in the case to replace this. I removed all the screws from the bottom of the case, but the laptop still won't open. Are there any hidden screws or do I need to take the keyboard out first?
Hertzberg - how did you get on with this?
I would be surprised to find that you have to take the case apart to get the CD ROM drive out. Usually they are a modular unit that plugs in. Have you tried removing the screws around the CD ROM (Usually there are 3) and then tugging the drive unit out?
Let me know
Let me know
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I ended up figuring out how to open the case and was able to take out the CD-ROM. I wasn't able to pull the drive without opening the case, but with a little investigation I got it open. Had to remove the keyboard first to get at some of the screws.
Gateway support was totally unhelpful.
Gateway support was totally unhelpful.
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http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Gateway/200ARC/3501609nv.shtml
but not a proper hardware manual.
There's an email link there and you might be able to get a hardware manual directly.
most laptop cases are a bit awkward to get to, so unless you're feeling brave, I might be tempted to take it into a shop - they should only charge about 30 minutes labour.