Installing an Optical or other Removable Storage Device
An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, or CD-
RW/DVD Combo drive.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, see the
use Computer Setup to unlock it.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any
external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and remove
the computer access panel.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Install two guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive 1.
Optical and diskette drives use M3 metric guide screws. Eight extra metric guide
screws are provided on the front of the chassis under the front bezel, or on the
diskette drive bracket under the access panel. The HP-supplied metric screws are
black.
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