HP DV3 manual Optical drive

Optical drive

NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel.

Description	Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive (tray-load)	506234-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive (slot-load)	506235-001

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 32).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Slide the optical drive release latch (1) to release the optical drive from the computer.

2.Remove the optical drive (2) by sliding it out of the optical drive bay.

To install the optical drive, insert the rear edge of the optical drive into the optical drive bay and slide it in until the optical drive is seated. The optical drive release latch automatically locks the optical drive in place.

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