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Optical drive

NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.

Description Spare part number

HD-ROM Drive 446502-001

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 446501-001

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 446500-001

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 446499-001

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.

Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 41).

Remove the optical drive:

1. Position the computer with right side toward you.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the release access. (The optical drive disc tray is

partially ejected from the optical drive.)

4. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (3) out of the computer.

5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive

bracket toward you.

54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

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