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Optical drive connector cable
Description Spare part number
Optical drive connector cable 686257-001
Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 35), and then remove the following components:
a. Memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see
Memory module on page 36)
b. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 39)
c. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 45)
d. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 49)
Remove the optical drive connector cable:
1. Disconnect the optical drive connector cable (1) from the system board.
2. Release the optical drive connector cable from the clips (2) and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.
3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.5 screws (3) that secure the optical drive connector to
the base enclosure.
56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures