Re: New CD ROM in an HP Pavilion N5425

[Gambitt]

Has anyone ever replaced/ had to replace the CD rom in one of these laptops?
 
 If so how difficult/ how much was it?
 
 Thanks!

[JohnnyCastaway]

usually there's alittle catch either beside or underneath the unit that will allow you to undock it, however, barring that, it will require removal of at least the keyboard and palm rest. there might be more specific instructions based on the model, but this should give you an idea.
 http://www.bixnet.com/cohpnoopdrin.html
 
 price, plain old CD and/or CDRW is probably between $60-$120  DVD and CDRW/DVD is probably no more than $160 and DVD writer is probably around $200.  Those prices are probably a bit high, but it depends on availabilty.
 
 Hope that helps.    :D

[JohnnyCastaway]

Actually, here's the HOW TO from the HP site:
  How to replace CD in HP n5425

[Gambitt]

Thanks John.    :)    :)  
 
 
 I'll let you know how I make out!