HP 8710w - HP Mobile Workstation, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Optical drive
Description Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 450490-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 450491-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 450492-001
Blu-ray DVD-RW Drive 450489-001
DVD-ROM Drive 450488-001
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 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 46 ).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 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) .
5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear
toward you.
60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures