Optical Drive - HP EliteBook 8740W Service Manual

Optical drive

Description
Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
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 with the left side toward you.
2. Loosen the captive Phillips screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access (2) and press the
tab to the left to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3).
5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear
toward you.
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Spare part number
606374-001
606373-001
606371-001
606372-001