HP Vectra VEi8 HP Vectra VEi7, User's Guide - Page 34

Replacing the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Drive

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WARNING 3 Replacing Hardware Components Replacing the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Replacing the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Drive To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser unit. Refer to the label on the CD-ROM for power requirements and wavelength. This product is a class I laser product. 1 Remove the PC's cover and front panel (described in this chapter). 2 Remove all the drive's connectors. There may also be an audio cable (not shown here). 3 Remove the screws that secure the old drive and slide the drive out the front of the PC. Optional third screw NOTE Some models have a third retaining screw, situated on the other side of the drive bay. If the drive cannot be slid out after removing the two screws, take out the floppy/hard disk drive bay (described in "Replacing the Floppy Drive") and remove the third retaining screw. 30 English

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Replacing Hardware Components
Replacing the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Drive
30
English
Replacing the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Drive
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser, do not open the laser
module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only. Do
not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser unit. Refer to the label on the
CD-ROM for power requirements and wavelength. This product is a class I
laser product.
1
Remove the PC’s cover and front panel (described in this chapter).
2
Remove all the drive’s connectors. There may also be an audio cable
(not shown here).
3
Remove the screws that secure the old drive and slide the drive out
the front of the PC.
NOTE
Some models have a third retaining screw, situated on the other side of
the drive bay. If the drive cannot be slid out after removing the two
screws, take out the floppy/hard disk drive bay (described in “Replacing
the Floppy Drive”) and remove the third retaining screw.
Optional third
screw