Asus X54C Support Question
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Question posted by paulj97113 on January 23rd, 2013
Optical Drive Replacement
How do you remove the old drive?
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Request from paulj97113 on January 23rd, 2013 7:52 PM
The users manual covers hard drive and memory procedures but there is nothing about optical drive replacement or installation.
The users manual covers hard drive and memory procedures but there is nothing about optical drive replacement or installation.
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Answer #1: Posted by cljeffrey on January 28th, 2013 6:31 PM
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In order to remove the dvd drive you will have to remove the keyboard. You will notice a little picture that looks like a disc near a screw. You undo that screw and you are able to remove the dvd drive.
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Answer #2: Posted by tintinb on January 23rd, 2013 7:08 PM
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I would suggest that you follow the step-by-step procedure and other important information provided by the manual. If you do not have the manual, you can download it here:
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
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Related Asus X54C Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 3
...Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (... Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety ...
User Manual - Page 4
... Frequency Bands A-26 UL Safety Notices A-28 Power Safety Requirement A-29 TV Tuner Notices A-29 REACH ...A-29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-30 Optical Drive Safety Information A-31 Laser Safety Information A-31 Service warning label A-31 CDRH Regulations A-31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-32 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC...
User Manual - Page 9
... PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.
Be aware that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to use . The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is in the closed position to the connectors.
User Manual - Page 20
...PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for
information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information ... lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack
cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single
unit.
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Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is inserted,...
User Manual - Page 22
... tray
through any software player or by right clicking the optical
drive in proportion to run simultaneously
on each model.
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Optical Drive Activity Indicator
(location varies by model)
The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with different
optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support
compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
User Manual - Page 23
...a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to
be removed from a fixed object.
Some may also include a
motion detector to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject.
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Kensington® Lock...eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual
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Optical Drive Emergency Eject
(location varies by model)
The emergency eject is used to sound an alarm when moved...
User Manual - Page 34
... correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. If you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives.
IMPORTANT!
In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system.
User Manual - Page 35
...during bootup, backup your Notebook PC in data loss.
If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take... immediately and run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select...
User Manual - Page 38
Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
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Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "...
User Manual - Page 41
... like LAN needs to remain powered. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by the user and should enter these states. These power control cannot be configured by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
User Manual - Page 49
... (BT) function is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
Notebook PC User Manual
49 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless...
User Manual - Page 60
... PC. WARNING! The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for...Drive
Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT!
The hard disk drive...
User Manual - Page 61
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User Manual - Page 62
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User Manual - Page 74
... optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, and greater durability. WARNING! Attaching an external USB mouse will increase your Notebook PC. To prevent system failures, use Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" on any USB port or USB hub. Optional Accessories
These items, if...
User Manual - Page 75
...replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive... state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware ...
User Manual - Page 79
...Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3.
Common Problems and Solutions
Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled.
Notebook PC User Manual
A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your local service center...backup all your system using the
recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase.
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User Manual - Page 86
.... Using Recovery DVD (on the Window
desktop. 2. Insert a blank
writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the...
User Manual - Page 87
...remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive... the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select
the optical drive (may cause recovery failure.
Select OK to complete the recovery process....
User Manual - Page 103
... than those specified in the user's manual may result in the United States.
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information
Internal or external optical drives sold with this user's manual. Service warning label
CAUTION! These regulations apply to disassemble the optical drive.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for...
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