HP m7160n, m7188d, m7177d manual Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive, Removing a Memory Card Reader

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5Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. Disconnect the sound cable, if present.

6Pull the drive out through the front of the PC.

7If you are replacing the old drive with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from the old drive. You need these screws to install the new drive.

Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive

1Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1.

2Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front Panel” on page 3.

3If your optical drive bay is empty, remove the

drive cover by pressing the tabs on each side of the drive cover, and then pulling it toward you and out of the PC.

4Screw all four guide screws into the sides of your optical drive. Refer to the instructions that came with your optical drive.

5Slide the new optical drive through the front of the PC. Don’t slide the drive in all the way; you need room to attach the cables.

6Connect the power cable and data cable to the back of the optical drive. Some drive models may have a sound cable. If so, connect the sound cable.

7Push the optical drive all the way in through the front of the PC until it snaps into place.

8Replace the front panel. See “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 3.

9Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and to close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1.

Removing a Memory Card Reader

Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. You can replace it with another memory card reader.

To ensure that the drive fits properly into the PC, be sure to purchase the replacement memory card reader from HP. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for contact information.

1Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1.

2Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front Panel” on page 3.

3Remove the screw under the memory card reader.

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Contents Upgrading and Servicing Guide USA Table of Contents Iv Upgrading and Servicing Guide Safety Information Opening and Closing the PCPreparing the PC Before Opening the PC After Closing the PCRemoving the Side Panel Replacing the Side Panel Removing the Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel Removing Replacing Drives Locating Components Inside the PCRemoving an Optical Drive Removing a Memory Card Reader Replacing or Adding an Optical DriveRemoving a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Memory Card ReaderPage Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Memory Module Adding MemoryRemoving a Memory Module Removing an Add-in Card Removing or Installing an Add-in CardInstalling an Add-in Card Replacing the BatteryPrinted
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