Optical drive
NOTE:
All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket.
Description
Spare part number
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer with LightScribe and bronze
bezel
486525-002
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer with LightScribe and silver
bezel
486525-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with bronze bezel
483863-002
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe with bronze bezel
for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors
483864-003
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe with bronze bezel
for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors
483864-002
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe with silver bezel
483864-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with silver bezel
483863-001
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 52
).
Remove the optical drive:
1.
Position the computer with front toward you.
2.
Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw
(1)
that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3.
Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip
(2)
, into the disc tray release access hole. (The optical drive
disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)
Component replacement procedures
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