Compaq Presario CQ36-100 Compaq Presario CQ35 and CQ36 Notebook PC - Maintenan - Page 68

Removal and replacement procedures Optical drive ✎ The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket. Description For use only with CQ35 computer models: Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe For use only with CQ36 computer models: Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe Spare part number 534988-001 534987-001 534986-001 591530-001 591529-001 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 7). Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer with the right side toward you. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×9.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip, into the release access 2. (The optical drive disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 4. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive 3 out of the computer. 4-20