HP Compaq dc7100 SFF - Removing an Optical Drive

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Removing an Optical Drive
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CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives
before removing the drive from the computer.
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An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM,
DVD+R/RW, or CD-RW/DVD Combo drive.
To remove an optical drive:
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect
any external devices.
4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the Computer
Cover.”