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NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 443903-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 443904-001
Blu-Ray DVD-RW Drive 452220-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 443901-001
DVD-ROM Drive 443902-001
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 46).
Remove the optical drive:
1.
Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 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.
5.
If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear toward
you.
54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures