Replacing The Optical Drive; Removing The Existing Optical Drive - HP Compaq 6005 Pro Maintenance And Service Manual

Replacing the Optical Drive

The Ultra-Slim Desktop uses a slimline Serial ATA (SATA) optical drive.

Removing the Existing Optical Drive

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
3. Remove the computer access panel
4. Disconnect the cable on the rear of the optical drive (1), push the green release latch on the right
rear side of the drive toward the center of the drive (2), then slide the drive forward and out of
the bay through the front bezel (3).
Figure 6-19
48 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Removing the Optical Drive
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
(Computer Access Panel on page
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