Optical drive SATA cable and connector

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Optical drive cable (included in the cable kit)

610791-001

 

 

Before removing the optical drive cable, 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).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 46)

b.WLAN (see WLAN module on page 51)

c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 49)

d.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 56)

e.Top cover (see Top cover on page 58)

f.Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 61)

g.Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 73)

h.System board (see System board on page 80)

Remove the optical drive cable

1.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive connector to the system board.

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HP CQ42, G42 manual Optical drive Sata cable and connector