HP G72-b49WM HP G72 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 56

Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive for use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part number 614549-001 616482-001 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on the computer, 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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42). 5. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 51). 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 is identified by the optical disk icon. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW