HP 17-x Series User Manual

Optical drive connector
Description Spare part number
Optical drive connector 856609-001
Before removing the optical drive connector, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst 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 32).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 33).
6. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 39).
To remove the optical drive connector:
1. Disconnect the optical drive connector cable from the system board (1).
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that secures the optical drive connector to the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive connector and cable (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive connector.
52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts

HP 17-x Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	17-x Series
Category	Laptop
Language	English