User Guide

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Replacing the optical drive kit
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To replace the optical drive kit:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook”
on page 6.
2 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 7.
4 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 24.
6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 27.
7 Remove the chrome screw that secures the drive kit to the cooling assembly
and the black screw that secures the drive kit to the system board.
Screws