Optical Drive - HP Compaq dc5000 MT Reference Manual

7.8.3 Optical Drive

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CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives before removing the drive from the
computer.
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An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the computer access panel
3. Remove the front bezel
4. Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position.
5. Disconnect the audio, signal, and drive power cables from the drive. The other end of the
cables should remain connected to the system board.
6. Make sure the drive cables are routed properly
7. Return the Easy Access drive bay to the down position.
8. Push the drive release latch 1 toward the rear of the chassis and hold.
9. Slide the drive 2 toward the front of the drive cage, then lift the drive out of the computer.
Service Reference Guide, dc5000
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
(Section 7.1, "Preparation for
(Section 7.3, "Computer Access
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