HP 8730w HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 60

Optical drive Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive DVD-ROM Drive Spare part number 493990-001 493989-001 493988-001 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 41). Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer with the left side toward you. 2. Loosen the captive Phillips PM2.5×9.0 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 right to release the optical drive from the computer. 4. Remove the optical drive (3). 5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear toward you. 6. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures