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Optical drive
NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description spare part numbers
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe (PATA) 500018-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (PATA) 500017-001
DVD-ROM Drive (PATA) 500016-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe (SATA 506010-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (SATA) 506011-001
DVD-ROM Drive (SATA) 495387-001
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 37).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Remove the slotted Torx ST8M2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access (2) and press the
tab to the left to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
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