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NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes the optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
DVD±RW Double-Layer with SuperMulti Drive 685502-001
DVD-ROM Drive 685419-001
Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 50), and then remove the following components:
5.
Remove the service cover (see
Service cover on page 52).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer upside-down with the right side toward you.
2. Loosen the captive Phillips screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on the optical drive bracket tab (2) to release
the optical drive.
4.
Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive.
Component replacement procedures
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