Removal and replacement procedures

Optical drive

✎The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive

517852-001

 

 

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

517850-001

 

 

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).

5.Remove the hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-10).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 retention screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the base enclosure.

2.If needed, insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip 2, into the release access. (The disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)

3.Grasp the disc tray frame and slide the optical drive 3 out of the bay.

Reverse this procedure to install an optical drive.

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