HP dc5700 manual 20Removing the Optical Drive

8.Press down on the lever to the left of the drive (1), slide the drive back until it stops, and lift it straight up and out the drive bay (2).

NOTE Hold the front and back of the drive when lifting it out of the drive bay.

Figure 2-20Removing the Optical Drive

NOTE To replace the optical drive, reverse the removal procedure. When replacing a drive, transfer the four guide screws from the old drive to the new one.

Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch External Drive Bay

To install an optional 5.25-inch optical drive:

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.

6.Remove the access panel.

7.If necessary, remove the bezel blank covering the 5.25-inch drive bay.

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