Swap DVD drive on laptop - how it works

Replacing the DVD drive on the laptop is not that difficult. In our practical tips guide, we explain exactly how to proceed.

Swap DVD drive on laptop - in 10 steps

To replace your DVD drive on your laptop, you only need your laptop, the new DVD drive and an anti-magnetic screwdriver. Then you can start:

1. Shut down your laptop and close it.
2. Remove the charging cable and take out the battery.
3. Turn your laptop over and place it on a cloth.
4. Now screw on the cover of the laptop with the anti-magnetic screwdriver.
5. Next, you need to loosen all the screws that hold the DVD drive in place.
6. Then carefully pull out the DVD drive. If it doesn't pull out, check if you may have forgotten a screw and then try again.
7. If the old DVD drive is removed, you can easily and carefully slide the new one into the space provided.
8. Fix the new DVD drive and screw it down with the anti-magnetic screwdriver.
9. When everything is fixed, turn your laptop over again and switch it on.
10. If a driver CD was included with the new DVD drive, install it if your laptop does not already find the driver automatically.

This practical tip shows you how to find the right drivers using software.