Optical Drive
Description Spare part number
HP SuperMulti DVD Writer Drive, 8x, LightScribe (includes bezel) 671555-001
HP SuperMulti DVD Writer Drive, 8x, LightScribe (does not include bezel) 619238-001
HP SuperMulti DVD Writer Drive, 8x, non-LightScribe (does not include bezel) 657959-001
HP Slim Slot Blu-ray Combo Drive, 4x (does not include bezel) 619239-001
The optical drive is located on the left side of the computer (viewed from behind) under the inverter
board. It is secured with one screw.
Figure 7-6 Optical drive location
To remove the optical drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 40).
2. Remove the rear cover (see
Rear Cover on page 41).
3. Loosen the Phillips screw (1) that secures the drive to the computer.
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