Removal and replacement procedures

Optical drive

All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

493200-001

 

 

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive

495017-001

 

 

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe

493961-001

 

 

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

497536-001

 

 

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Position the computer with the front side toward you.

2.Remove the Torx T8M2.0×6.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3.Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access 2 and press the tab to the right to release the optical drive from the computer.

4.Remove the optical drive 3 from the computer.

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Maintenance and Service Guide

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Compaq CQ20 manual Optical drive, Description Spare part number