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2.Remove the front bezel by releasing the two tabs and pivoting the bezel forward to remove completely.
Figure 20. Removing the front bezel
3.Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.
4.Press the optical drive lock button to remove the optical drive out the front of the computer.
Figure 21. Removing the optical drive
5.Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new optical drive.
Figure 22. Retainer bracket for optical drive
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