HP dv7-6b56nr A1T84UAR#ABA manual Optical drive

Removal and replacement procedures

Optical drive

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

Description	Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe	509419-001
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive	509421-001

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).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.

2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3.Slide the optical drive 2 out of the computer.

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

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