3Optical Drive - HP Compaq dc7100 DT Reference Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
6.13.3 Optical Drive
An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, or CD-RW/DVD Combo
drive. A removable storage drive is a diskette or Zip drive.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock (Section
6.2).
2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1).
3. Remove the computer access panel (Section 6.5).
4. Remove the front bezel (Section 6.6).
If you are adding a drive in a bay that was previously empty, you must remove the corresponding
bezel blank from the front bezel.
5. Disconnect the audio, power, and data cables on the back of the drive. Install four guide
screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive.
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CAUTION: When removing cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to prevent
damaging the cable.
6. If the computer is in the desktop mode, continue with step 7.
If the computer is in the minitower mode, continue with step 8.
7. In the desktop mode, press down on the yellow drivelock mechanism 1 and slide the drive
from the drive bay 2.
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