HP 6515b manual Optical drive

Optical drive

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

Description	Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe	443903-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive	443904-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive	443901-001
DVD-ROM drive	443902-001

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 46).

5.Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see Expansion memory module on page 54).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Position the computer with left side toward you.

2.Remove the Torx T8M2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3.Use a flat-bladed tool to push the metal tab (2) toward the left side of the computer. (The optical drive is partially ejected from the optical drive bay.)

4.Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.

60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures