Optical Drive - HP ENVY 17 Maintenance And Service Manual

Optical drive

NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes the optical drive connector board and cable.
Description
For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models:
Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive
DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive
For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-
TouchScreen display assembly:
Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive
DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti 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
5. Remove the service cover (see
Remove the optical drive:
1. Remove the screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on the optical drive bracket tab (2) to
release the optical drive.
46 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts
Battery on page 39).
Service cover on page
Spare part number
720249-001
729728-001
720248-001
720247-001
720246-001
729727-001
40).