How to Repair the Optical Drive of a DVD RAM in an HP Pavilion DV 8305 Laptop?

How to Repair the Optical Drive of a DVD RAM in an HP Pavilion DV 8305 Laptop

Technically, you can not repair the optical drive of a DVD ROM in an HP Pavilion DV 8305 laptop or any other optical drive for that matter. The parts are not available and if they can be found, the repair will end up costing more than simply replacing the DVD ROM. Before deciding to replace the device you might first want to try cleaning the optical lens to see if this solves the problem, if not, it is time to replace the DVD drive, a process that takes about 20 minutes. When replacing a DVD drive you must first purchase the drive made for your make and model of computer. You can find this type of drive at a local computer accessory shop or online at a website like Geeks, New Egg, or eBay.
Instructions
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Dip a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol.

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Turn on the computer and open the CD/DVD drive. Shut the computer down again with the DVD drive open. Remove the power cable and battery.

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Wipe the DVD optical lens with the cotton swab. Use another swab dipped in alcohol if needed to continue removing dust and debris.

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Spray canned compressed air in the drive to remove dust and debris.

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Spray canned compressed air in the drive to remove dust and debris.

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Shut the drive tray and replace the power cord and battery. Turn on the computer and place a CD or DVD in the tray to see if it can be read. If the drive still does not work continue to Section 2.

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Remove the damaged optical drive by first turning over the laptop so the bottom is face-up. Unscrew the fasteners located under the DVD/CD cover. These screws lock the DVD in place.

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Slip a flatblade precision screwdriver in the seam between the laptop and DVD drive. Pry out the DVD drive slowly and gently.

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Insert the new DVD drive into the empty slot and press firmly to make the drive pins fit tightly together. Replace the screws you removed

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Reconnect the laptop to the power outlet and replace the battery. Turn on the computer and allow the computer to automatically detect the DVD drive.

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