Optical Drive (Select Models Only) - HP A5F13UA#ABA Maintenance And Service Manual

3. Remove the battery (3) from the computer.
To insert the battery:
1. Align the tabs on the rear edge of the battery with the notches on the rear edge of the battery bay.
2. Pivot the front edge of the battery down into the battery bay until it is seated. (The battery release
latch will automatically lock into place.)

Optical drive (select models only)

NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket.
Description
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe (select models only)
DVD±RW and CD-RW Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
Optical drive slot space saver
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.
40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Spare part number
646126-001
659879-001
659638-001
659632-001