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Optical drive, Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw

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Optical drive Description DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive Spare part number 747250-001 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 43). 5. Remove the service door (see Service door on page 49). To remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer. 2. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the hole at the rear of the optical drive bay, and then push the optical drive (2) to release it from the bay. 3. Remove the optical drive (3) by sliding it out of the optical drive bay. 4. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket on the rear of the optical drive, position the optical drive with the rear panel toward you. 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket to the optical drive. 50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

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Optical drive
Description
Spare part number
DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive
747250-001
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
43
).
5.
Remove the service door (see
Service door
on page
49
).
To remove the optical drive:
1.
Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw
(1)
that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2.
Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the hole at the rear of the optical drive bay, and then push
the optical drive
(2)
to release it from the bay.
3.
Remove the optical drive
(3)
by sliding it out of the optical drive bay.
4.
If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket on the rear of the optical drive, position the optical
drive with the rear panel toward you.
5.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws
(1)
that secure the bracket to the optical drive.
50
Chapter 4
Removal and replacement procedures