HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15 Maintenance And Service Manual page 59

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Remove the optical drive:
1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the Phillips M2.5×6.5 screw that secures the optical
drive to the computer (1).
2.
Using the screwdriver, push on the rear of the CD/DVD drive to disconnect it from the computer
3. If necessary, use an unbent paperclip and press in gently on the paper clip (2) until the disc tray
releases. Pull the tray (3) out from the front until the optical drive is completely removed from
the computer.
Battery on page 43).
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