4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Optical drive
PORTEGE M300 Maintenance Manual (960-504) 4-27
Installing an optical drive
To install an optical drive, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-15 to 4-16.
1. Install the side bracket to the optical drive assembly and secure it with the following
screw.
M2.0×3.0S S-THIN FLAT BIND screw ×1
2. Fitting the dent to the side bracket, install the rear bracket to an optical drive
assembly and secure it with the following screws.
Unique screw Stepping screw ×2
3. Insert an optical drive assembly into the optical drive slot carefully.
CAUTION: When inserting an optical drive, be sure to turn the computer face up. Also,
be careful not to insert the drive upside down.
4. Turn over the computer and secure an optical drive with the following screws.
M2.5×10.0B FLAT BIND screw ×1
M2.0×4.0B BIND screw ×1