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
647951-001
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive
647952-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive
647950-001
DVD-ROM Drive
647949-001
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 41
).
5.
Remove the bottom door (see
Bottom door on page 43
).
Remove the optical drive:
1.
Position the computer upside-down with the battery bay toward you.
2.
Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 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.
4.
Remove the optical drive
(3)
from the computer.
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