HP CQ42, G42 manual Optical drive, Description Spare part Number

Optical drive

Description	Spare part
	number
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, matte black	600171-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, biscotti	600172-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, silver	608119-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, white	608120-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, matte black	600173-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, biscotti	600174-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, silver	608121-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, white	608122-001

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 45).

Remove the optical drive:

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

2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3.Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the access point through the hard drive compartment (2), and then push the drive bracket to the left to release the optical drive.

Component replacement procedures 49