HP G62 Series, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket.
Description Spare part
number
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with:
● Biscotti computer models 610558-001
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Matte black computer models 605920-001
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Silver computer models 610559-001
● White computer models 610560-001
● Red computer models 615435–001
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Blue computer models 615436–001
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive for use with:
● Biscotti computer models 610561-001
● Matte black computer models 605921-001
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Silver computer models 610562-001
●
White computer models 610563-001
● Red computer models 615437–001
● Blue computer models 615438–001
Before removing the optical drive:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, 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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41 ).
5. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42 ).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1) , into the release access slot in the hard drive bay.
Component replacement procedures 45