HP C776NR, C721TU, C725BR, C718TU, C720BR, C717TU, C717NR, C713NR, C715NR, C710TU, C712NR Optical drive

Optical drive

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

Description	Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe	454929-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive	454928-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive	454927-001

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 40).

Remove the optical drive:

1. Position the computer with right side toward you.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the release access. (The optical drive media tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)

4. Use the media tray frame to remove the optical drive (3).

5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive bracket toward you.

48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures