User's Manual

Optical drive
NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description Spare part number
For use in computer models with Intel processors:
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support 462453-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 446505-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 446504-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 446503-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 449934-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 449936-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 455076-001
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 with right side toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the disc tray release access. (The optical drive disc
tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)
4. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (3) out of the computer.
50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures