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Replacing the DVD Drive
Replacing the DVD Drive
The DVD drive screw hole is marked with
Tips
a .
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
Tools
the DVD drive.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Screw
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
Warning
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
plastic, and packing foam.
10 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive’s
•
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
drive tray, then pull the drive tray open.
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
•
Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
•
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
•
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Replacing the DVD drive
11 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.
To replace the DVD drive:
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.
3 Turn off your notebook.
4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port
replicator.
5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
12 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make
network cable, if connected to your notebook.
sure that the drive fits securely in the bay.
6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your
13 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing down.
notebook and remove any PC Cards.
14 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in
7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
Step 8.
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.
15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD
16 Reconnect the optional port replicator.
drive screw, then put it in a safe place.
-OR-
Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and
the network cable.
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