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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 SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 515874-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 483190-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 483189-001
DVD-ROM Drive 483191-001
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 50).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 captive 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 upgrade bay.
5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear toward
you.
Component replacement procedures
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