Turn the laptop so it faces away from you. Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove only the top screw from the left side.

Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove the two (2) 6mm screws securing the drive cage. Note: there may only be one depending on your model.

Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove the single (1) 6mm screw (special head) from the top left corner of the drive assembly.

Using a #1 Phillips bit, remove the 6mm screw from the front of the drive assembly.

Using a plastic spudger, disconnect the ribbon cable in the center of the case attached to the drive assembly.

Carefully lift off the metal cage securing the drive assembly by lifting the left part and pulling outward. Set aside.

You are now able to remove the CD-ROM/FDD assembly. Be carefull that the laptop does not fall backwards when removing the assembly. Do this by tilting the left side up and sliding it out from the plastic case on the right side. Set aside.