HP Presario C700 HP G7000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC - M - Page 56

Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Spare part number 454929-001 454928-001 454927-001 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 40). Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer with right side toward you. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the release access. (The optical drive media tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 4. Use the media tray frame to remove the optical drive (3). 5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive bracket toward you. 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures