HP s7600n - Pavilion Media Center, Manual

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Disconnect the power cable and data cable from 
the back of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking 
motion. Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 

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Pull the drive out through the front of the PC. 

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If you are replacing the old drive with a new drive, 
remove the four guide screws from the old drive. 
You need these screws to install the new drive. 

Replacing or Adding 
an Optical Drive 

1 

Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to 
remove the side panel as described in “Opening 
and Closing the PC” on page 1. 

2 

Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front 
Panel” on page 3. 

3 

If your optical drive bay is empty, remove the 
drive cover by pressing the tabs on each side of the 
drive cover, and then pulling it toward you and out 
of the PC. 

4 

Screw all four guide screws into the sides of your 
optical drive. Refer to the instructions that came 
with your optical drive. 

5 

Slide the new optical drive through the front of the 
PC. Don’t slide the drive in all the way; you need 
room to attach the cables. 

6 

Connect the power cable and data cable to the 
back of the optical drive. Some drive models may 
have a sound cable. If so, connect the sound cable. 

7 

Push the optical drive all the way in through the 
front of the PC until it snaps into place. 

8 

Replace the front panel. See “Replacing the Front 
Panel” on page 3. 

9 

Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, 
and to close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the 
PC” on page 1. 

Removing a Memory Card Reader 

Your PC has a memory card reader above your 
optical drive. You can replace it with another memory 
card reader. 

To ensure that the drive fits properly into the PC, be 
sure to purchase the replacement memory card reader 
from HP. Refer to the 

Warranty and Support Guide

 for 

contact information. 

1 

Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to 
remove the side panel as described in “Opening 
and Closing the PC” on page 1. 

2 

Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front 
Panel” on page 3. 

3 

Remove the screw under the memory card reader. 

Upgrading and Servicing Guide    

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