Optical Drive - Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC Service & Reference Manual

8.4 Optical Drive

Ä CAUTION: The flat ribbon cable at the back of the optical drive must be disconnected before either the
front panel assembly or the optical drive are removed. Failure to remove the cable will result in destroying
the cable.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Push the release latch on the side of the optical drive towards the outside of the computer 1
and slide the drive out of the computer through the front bezel 2.
4. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable from the back of the optical drive.
Service Reference Guide, dc7700
Removal and Replacement Procedures - Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis
(Section 8.1).
(Section 8.3).
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