Optical drive
NOTE:
All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket.
Description
Spare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
443903-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive
443904-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
443901-001
DVD-ROM drive
443902-001
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 41
).
5
.
Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
Expansion memory module
on page 49
).
Remove the optical drive:
1
.
Position the computer with left side toward you.
2
.
Remove the Torx T8M2.5×9.0 screw
(1)
that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3
.
Use a flat-bladed tool to push the metal tab
(2)
toward the left side of the computer. (The optical
drive is partially ejected from the optical drive bay.)
4
.
Remove the optical drive
(3)
from the computer.
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Removal and replacement procedures