Optical Drive (Desktop Position) - HP xw4300 Service And Technical Reference Manual

4.25 Optical Drive (Desktop Position)

To remove an optical drive:
1. Disconnect power from the system
(section 4.12).
2. Disconnect the audio 1, data 2, and power 3 cables from the drive. The connector colors might be different
than illustrated.
NOTE: The audio cable is only required for Linux-based systems.
3. Press down on the yellow drivelock release lever 1 and gently slide the drive 2 out of the chassis.
4. After pulling the drive 1 out, remove the four guide screws 2 from the drive as shown in the illustration below.
Only remove the four guide screws if you plan to install another drive.
To install an optical drive:
1. Remove the front bezel and bezel blanks.
2. Insert the four guide screws into the drive.
80 Removal and Replacement Procedures
(section 4.2), open the access panel (section 4.9), and remove the front bezel