Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B

18 Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
6 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the
computer.
7 Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front
bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel.
8 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer.
9 Locate the optical disc drives at the top front of the
computer.
10 Remove the screws that fasten the disc drive in the
computer.