HP (Hewlett-Packard) HP 431 Laptop User Manual


 
Optical drive (select models only)
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe 645989-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 645988-001
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 43).
5. Remove the memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see
WLAN module
on page 44).
6. Remove the hard drive compartment cover (see
Hard drive on page 48).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2. Insert an unbent paper clip or similar thin tool into the optical drive tab access (2) to release
the optical drive tray from the optical drive.
3. Remove the optical drive (3) by sliding it out of the optical drive bay.
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