Replacing the DVD Drive
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Replacing the DVD Drive
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as
electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and
packing foam.
•
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are
ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of
antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide
electrostatic protection.
•
Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge
connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
•
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores)
and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other
grounded connection.
•
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded
object.
Replacing the DVD drive
To replace the DVD drive:
1
Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
2
Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.
3
Turn off your notebook.
4
Close the LCD panel.
5
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
6
Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express, PC,
and memory cards.
7
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove
the battery. For more information, see “Changing Batteries” in
your
Reference Guide
.
8
With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and
put it in a safe place.
9
Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot
be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
10
With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw,
then put it in a safe place.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Important
The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K.
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