Removing An Optical Drive - HP Elite 7000 - Microtower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Removing an Optical Drive

CAUTION:
computer.
To remove an optical drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Remove the front bezel
4. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 7-17
5. 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 7-18
46 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
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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