Specifications

Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket.
Description Spare part number
Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 749959-001
739999-001
744820-001
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 749958-001
744822-001
740001-001
DVD-ROM Drive 749957-001
744821-001
740000-001
735601-001
Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 63).
5. Remove the service cover (see
Service cover on page 64).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.
2. Loosen the captive screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a thin tool into the optical drive tab access (2), and then press the tab to the left to release
the optical drive from the computer.
76 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts