HP Compaq NC6140 Maintenance And Service Manual page 108

Removal and Replacement Procedures
4. Remove the Torx8 T8M2.0×9.0 screw 1 that secures the
optical drive to the computer.
5. Insert a thin tool, such as an unbent paper clip 2, into the
media tray release hole and release the media tray.
6. Use the media tray to slide the optical drive 3 to the left and
out of the computer.
7. Remove the optical drive.
Removing the Optical Drive
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