Optical drive
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the front cover.
3. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
NOTE: These steps are only applicable for computers that are shipped with the optional optical drive.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the optical drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Lay the computer with its left side facing up.
2. Disconnect the optical-drive power cable from the optical drive.
3. Disconnect the optical-drive data cable from the optical drive.
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