Optical drive SATA cable and connector
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Optical drive cable (included in the cable kit) | |
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Before removing the optical drive cable, 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 52).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 53)
b.WLAN (see WLAN module on page 58)
c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 56)
d.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 62)
e.Top cover (see Top cover on page 64)
f.Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 67)
g.Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 74)
h.System board (see System board on page 81)
Remove the optical drive cable
1.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive connector to the system board.
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