Optical drive
NOTE:
All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description
Spare part number
Blu-ray BD-R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive
649656-001
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive
649655-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe
649654-001
DVD-ROM Drive
649653-001
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 60
).
5.
Remove the bottom door (see
Bottom door on page 66
).
Remove the optical drive:
1.
Position the computer upside-down with the right side toward you.
2.
Loosen the captive Phillips screw
(1)
that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3.
Push the optical drive tab
(2)
to release the optical drive from the computer.
Component replacement procedures
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