Optical drive connector cable
NOTE: The optical drive connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number
646119-001.
Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 43), and then remove the following components:
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Optical drive (see
Optical drive (select models only) on page 44)
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Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 53)
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Top cover (see
Top cover on page 56)
Remove the optical drive connector cable:
1.
Release the optical drive cable from the clips (1) built into the base enclosure.
2.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws (2) that secure the optical drive connector to
the base enclosure.
3.
Remove the optical drive connector (3) from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive connector cable.
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