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Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel.
Description Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 509073-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 509074-001
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 cord.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 35).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Slide the optical drive release latch (1) toward you. (The optical drive is partially ejected from the
optical drive bay.)
3. Remove the optical drive (2) from the computer.
To install an optical drive, slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until you hear a click.
40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures