4.6 Optical drive
Installing the Optical drive
To install the optical drive, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6 and 4-7.
1. Set the mounting plate and secure it with the following screw.
• M2×3B
2. Set the pushing plate and secure it with the following screws.
• M2×3S
3. Insert the optical drive firmly into the computer to connect it to the connector on the
system board.
4. Secure the optical drive with the following screws.
• M2.5×4B
• M2.5×16B FLAT HEAD screw
CAUTION: When inserting the slim select bay module, turn the computer face up and
insert it while slightly pressing it down.
Optical drive
PORTÉGÉ M500 Maintenance Manual (960-559)
BIND screw
S-THIN HEAD screw
FLAT HEAD screw
4 Replacement Procedures
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