User Guide

4.10 Optical Drive 4 Replacement Procedures

4.10 Optical Drive

This section describes how to remove and install a DVD-ROM drive as an example. The

procedure for a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW or DVD Super Multi

drive is the same.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force to the top of an optical drive.

Removing the Optical drive

The following describes the procedure for removing the optical drive (See Figure 4-21, 4-22).

1. Turn the computer face down and remove the following screw securing the DVD-

ROM drive assembly.

• M2.5x6B THIN BIND screw x1

2. Pull out the DVD-ROM drive assembly in the direction indicated by arrow to remove.

M2.5x6B THIN BIND

Optical Drive

(DVD-ROM Drive Assembly)

Figure 4-21 Removing DVD-ROM Drive (1)

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