Removal and replacement procedures 4–16
Optical drive
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The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel.
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 4-7).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Remove the Torx T8M2.5×6.0 slotted screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver 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
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 493200-001
DVD-ROM Drive 493201-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe 493961-001
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 497536-001
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