Adding Or Replacing A Drive In The Upgrade Bay; Adding Or Replacing An Optical Drive - HP Computer User Manual

8. Insert the battery (see
9. Connect AC power and external devices to the computer.
10. Turn on the computer.

Adding or replacing a drive in the upgrade bay

The upgrade bay can hold an optical drive.

Adding or replacing an optical drive

CAUTION:
Shut down the computer before removing the optical drive from the upgrade bay. Do not remove the
optical drive while the computer is on or in the Sleep state.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.
Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To remove an optical drive or the weight saver from the upgrade bay:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the upgrade bay toward you.
6. Remove the battery (see
7. Remove the service door (see
8. Loosen the upgrade bay screw (1).
9. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, gently push the tab (2) to release the optical drive or weight
saver.
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
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