HP COMPAQ PRESARIO G42, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Optical drive
Description Spare part
number
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, matte black 600171-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, biscotti 600172-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, silver 608119-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, white 608120-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, matte black 600173-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, biscotti 600174-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, silver 608121-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, white 608122-001
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 45 ).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the access point through the hard drive
compartment
(2) , and then push the drive bracket to the left to release the optical drive.
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