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Optical drive

NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel.

Description Spare part number

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 509073-001

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 509074-001

Optical drive weight saving blank 518183-001

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 cord.

4. Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 38).

Remove the optical drive:

1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.

2. Slide the optical drive release latch (1) toward you. (The optical drive is partially ejected from the

optical drive bay.)

3. Remove the optical drive (2) from the computer.

To install an optical drive, slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until you hear a click.

Component replacement procedures 43

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HP TOUCHSMART TX2 Specifications

General

RAM	4 GB DDR2
Resolution	1280 x 800
Graphics	ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.0
Storage	320GB HDD
Display	12.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Display
Optical Drive	LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
Webcam	HP Webcam