Optical Drive - HP 325 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Optical drive

NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
Description
DVD±RW Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe (includes bezel)
DVD-ROM Drive (includes bezel)
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
5. Remove the service door (see
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
2. Remove the Torx M2.5×6.0 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 right to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear
toward you.
6. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical
drive.
Battery on page 48).
Service door on page 49).
Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
608140-001
608141-001
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