Specifications

Optical drive
NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 490316-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe 490318-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 490319-001
DVD-ROM Drive 490317-001
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 the right side toward you.
2. Remove the Torx 7.0-mm 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 left to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
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 3.0-mm screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.
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