HP (Hewlett-Packard) A7B11UAR#ABA Laptop User Manual


 
Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 516352-001
Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 516351-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 516353-001
NOTE: If it is necessary to remove the optical drive board, see System board on page 79.
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 43).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive (2).
4. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive
bracket toward you.
44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures