Optical drive cable
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit does not include the optical drive cable. The optical drive cable is
available using spare part number 933469-001.
Before removing the optical drive cable, 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 optical drive (see Optical drive on page 24), and then remove the following components:
a. Bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 25)
b. Battery (see Battery on page 27)
c. Fan (see Fan on page 36)
d. System board (see System board on page 37)
Remove the optical drive cable:
1. Turn the system board upside down with the front toward you.
2. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which optical drive cable is connected, and then disconnect the optical
drive cable from the system board.
3. Remove the optical drive cable (2).
4. Remove the optical drive cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive cable.
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