Optical Drive - HP COMPAQ PRESARIO G42 Maintenance And Service Manual

Optical drive

Description
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, matte black
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, biscotti
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, silver
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, white
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, matte black
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, biscotti
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, silver
Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer, white
Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the access point through the hard drive
compartment (2), and then push the drive bracket to the left to release the optical drive.
Battery on page 45).
Spare part
number
600171-001
600172-001
608119-001
608120-001
600173-001
600174-001
608121-001
608122-001
Component replacement procedures
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