HP Compaq Presario CQ43 - Optical Drive Connector Cable

Optical drive connector cable
NOTE: The optical drive connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number
645968-001.
Before removing the optical drive connector 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 41), and then remove the following components:
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WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 42)
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Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 51)
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Top cover (see
Top cover on page 54)
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Speakers (see
Speakers on page 61)
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USB board (see
USB board on page 63)
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Power connector cable (see
Power connector cable on page 64)
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Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 66)
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System board (see
System board on page 73)
Remove the optical drive connector cable:
1. Release the optical drive cable from the clips (1) built into the base enclosure.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws (2) that secure the optical drive connector to the
base enclosure.
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