Optical drive cable
Description Spare part number
Optical drive cable (includes cable bracket) 685084-001
Before removing the optical drive cable, 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 56), and then remove the following components:
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WLAN module (see 
WLAN module on page 64)
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Hard drive (see 
Hard drive on page 70)
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Keyboard (see 
Keyboard on page 76)
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Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 79)
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Speakers (see 
Speakers on page 87)
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USB board (see 
USB board on page 89)
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Power connector cable (see 
Power connector cable on page 91)
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Display assembly (see 
Display assembly on page 93)
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System board (see 
System board on page 102)
Remove the optical drive cable:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive cable and cable bracket
to the base enclosure.
2. Remove the cable bracket (2) and cable (3).
Component replacement procedures
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