HP Pavilion 15 Maintenance And Service Manual page 56

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.
If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket and bezel, position the optical drive with the rear panel
toward you.
1. Remove the two Phillips screws from the optical drive (1) and remove the bracket (2).
46 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts
Battery on page 40).