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Description Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 451727-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 451725-001
DVD-ROM Drive 451726-001
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).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Remove the Torx T8M2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. If present, remove the Torx T8M2.5×4.0 security screw (2) that secures the optical drive to the
computer.
4. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (3), into the disc tray release access. (The optical drive disc
tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)
5. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (4) out of the computer.
6. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive
bracket toward you.
56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures