5.Using your fingers, press the visible edge of the optical disc drive toward the side of the computer to push the drive partially out of the computer. Grasp the front end of the drive and pull the drive out of the computer.
Figure 6-11 Removing the optical disc drive
6.If you need to remove the drive bracket from the drive, remove the two screws (1) that secure the bracket to the drive, and then remove the bracket from the drive (2).
NOTE: Optical drive spare part kits do not include replacement brackets.
