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4–20 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Optical drive
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The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel, bracket, and rubber covers.
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 4-7).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access 2, and then press the tab to the
left to release the optical drive from the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive 3 from the optical drive bay.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive 594041-001
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 594040-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 594043-001
DVD-ROM Drive 594042-001