HP ProBook 6550b User Manual

Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 613358-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 613360-001
DVD-ROM Drive 613359-001
MultiBay hard drive carrier
583251-001
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 72).
Remove the optical drive:
1.
Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access (2) and press the
tab to the left to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3) from the optical drive bay.
86 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

HP ProBook 6550b Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR3
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
Storage	Up to 500GB HDD
Display	15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
Chipset	Mobile Intel HM57 Express
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n
Audio	Integrated stereo speakers, Integrated microphone
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, DisplayPort, eSATA, RJ-45, headphone/microphone combo jack
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7