Optical Drive - HP 8710p - Compaq Business Notebook Maintenance And Service Manual

Optical drive

Description
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Blu-ray DVD-RW Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
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
Remove the optical drive:
1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 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 left to release the optical drive from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (3).
5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear toward
you.
58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page 44).
Spare part number
450490-001
450491-001
450492-001
450489-001
450488-001