Removing An Optical Drive - HP dx7510 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

Removing an Optical Drive

CAUTION:
computer.
To remove an optical drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Lay the computer on its side with the front facing toward you.
4. Remove the front bezel
5. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 6-17
6. Remove the two screws that secure the drive to the drive cage (1), then slide the drive out of the
front of the chassis (2).
Figure 6-18
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Access Panel on page
(Front Bezel on page
Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
Removing the Optical Drive
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
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