HP 500B - Manual (Page 33)

Removing an Optical Drive
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
To remove an optical drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 4 ).
2. Remove the access panel ( Access Panel on page 5 ).
3. Remove the front bezel ( Front Bezel on page 7 ).
4. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 2-27 Disconnecting the power and data cables
5. Remove the screws that fasten the disc drive in the computer.
Figure 2-28 Removing the optical drive screws
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