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Optical drive cable
NOTE: The optical drive cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 639442-001. The
optical drive cable includes the optical drive connector.
Before removing the optical drive cable, 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 48), and then remove the following components:
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Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 49)
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Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 51)
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Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 56)
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Top cover (see
Top cover on page 59)
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Speakers (see
Speakers on page 67)
Remove the optical drive cable:
1. Close the computer.
2. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
3. Release the clips (1) that secure the optical drive connector to the base enclosure.
4. Release the optical drive connector (2) from the base enclosure.
5. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.
68 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures