Optical Drive - HP 520 Maintenance And Service Manual

Optical drive

NOTE:
All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket.
Description
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super-Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
1.
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
3.
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
5.
Remove the optical drive:
Position the computer with left side toward you.
1.
Remove the Phillips PM2.0×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2.
Use a flat-bladed tool to push the metal tab (2) toward the left side of the computer. (The optical
3.
drive partially removes from the optical drive bay.)
Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
4.
If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws
5.
(1) that secure the bracket to the optical drive.
Battery on page 31).
Spare part number
438523-001
438524-001
Memory module on page
Component replacement procedures
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