Optical drive

NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

For use in 4530s models:

 

 

 

Blu-ray BD-R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

647951-001

 

 

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

647952-001

 

 

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive

647950-001

 

 

DVD-ROM Drive

647949-001

 

 

For use in 4730s models:

 

 

 

Blu-ray BD-R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

647955-001

 

 

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

647956-001

 

 

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive

647954-001

 

 

DVD-ROM Drive

647953-001

 

 

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 47).

5.Remove the bottom door (see Bottom door on page 49).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Position the computer upside-down with the battery bay toward you.

2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3.Push the optical drive tab (2) to release the optical drive from the computer.

50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures