STEP 8

Slide the hard drive to the left and disconnect it from the motherboard.
Lift up and remove the hard drive.

STEP 9

Remove both memory modules.

Again, it's not necessary to remove memory modules when you are replacing the optical drive.

STEP 10

Remove all screws from the bottom of the laptop.
These screws securing the top cover.

STEP 11

Remove one screw securing the top cover.
Disconnect three cables.

STEP 12

Start separating the top cover assembly from the laptop base.

STEP 13

Remove the top cover assembly.

STEP 14

The top cover assembly has been removed.

By the way, if the cooling module is clogged with dust and your laptop overheats, you can clean the cooling module now.
Blow compressed air into the fan until all dust is gone and the cooling module is clean.

STEP 15

Disconnect the LED board cable on both ends.
Remove one screw securing the LED board.