Compaq Presario CQ42-100 Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook - Page 53

Optical drive Description DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, matte black DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, biscotti DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, silver DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, white Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, matte black Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, biscotti Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, silver Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, white Spare part number 600171-001 600172-001 608119-001 608120-001 600173-001 600174-001 608121-001 608122-001 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 upside down with the front toward you. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the access point through the hard drive compartment (2), and then push the drive bracket to the left to release the optical drive. Component replacement procedures 45