Replacing the optical drive
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Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the
optical drive.
NOTE: You must correctly align the optical-drive bracket to ensure that
the optical drive can be properly secured to the computer. For correct
orientation, see step 5 in “Removing the optical drive”.
2 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
3 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and
snap the optical-drive bezel into place.
4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay.
5 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
Post-requisites
Replace the battery.
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