Optical drive

NOTE: The upgrade bay supports both optical drives and hard drives. If you switch from a hard drive to an optical drive in the upgrade bay, you will need to remove four additional screws that secure the hard drive carrier.

NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include bezel, bracket, and screws.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive

735600-001

 

 

DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive

735602-001

 

 

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive

735599-001

 

 

DVD-ROM Drive

735601-001

 

 

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 46).

5.Remove the service door (see Service door on page 48).

Remove the optical drive:

1.Position the computer with the front toward you.

2.Loosen the Phillips captive screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3.Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access (2) and press the tab to the left to release the optical drive from the computer.

Component replacement procedures

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