Optical drive
NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description Spare part number
8X Max DVD-ROM Drive 467782-001
Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, 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 29).
Remove the optical drive:
1.
Position the computer with the left side toward you.
2. Remove the Torx T8M2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access (2), and press the tab
to the left to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
5.
If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the back edge
toward you.
6. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket to the optical drive.
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