Optical drive
NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 599538-001
DVD ±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe 599540-001
DVD ROM Drive 599539-001
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.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 45).
5. Remove the switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 47).
6. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 49)
NOTE: You can release the keyboard without removing the keyboard cable from the system
board, and then rotate it left until it rests upside down on the left side of the computer to remove
the optical drive .
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver (1) or similar tool into the access point on the top cover to the
optical drive bracket and press the to the right to release the optical drive from the computer.
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