Removal and replacement procedures
4–9
Optical drive
✎
The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket.
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 4-8
).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw
1
that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert an unbent paper clip or similar tool into the optical drive tab access
2
and push the tab forward to release
the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive
3
from the computer.
Description
Spare part number
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe
498074-001
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive
498075-001
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Drive
498073-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
503392-001
