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Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes the optical drive connector board and cable.
Description Spare part number
For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models:
Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720249-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 729728-001
DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 720248-001
For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen
display assembly:
Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720247-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720246-001
DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 729727-001
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).
5. Remove the service cover (see
Service cover on page 47).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Remove the screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on the optical drive bracket tab (2) to release
the optical drive.
Component replacement procedures
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