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6 537501-001 — Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive

Replacing an Optical Disc Drive

1 Insert the drive partway into the computer bay.

2 Connect the data (1) and power (2) cables to the

back of the drive.

3 Pull out the optical drive latch (1), swing it to the

right (2), and release it into the hole labeled 2 on the

computer.

4 Push the drive completely into the computer, until the

optical drive latch locks it into place in the hole

labeled 2 on the computer.

5 Hold the front panel over the computer, and then

press the left side of the panel, inserting the tabs into

the computer. Swing the right side of the panel toward

the computer, and then press it into the computer.

6 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with

the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from

the front of the computer.

IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look

the same as the original part, due to different

manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always

provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original

computer specifications.