Optical drive connector
Description Spare part number
Optical drive connector 747119-001
Before removing the optical drive connector, 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 49), and then remove the following components:
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Service door (see
Service door on page 55)
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Top cover (see
Top cover/keyboard on page 61)
Remove the optical drive connector:
1. Disconnect the cable from the system board (1).
2. Insert a tool to pry up on each side of the connector (2) and push up to disengage it.
3. Remove the optical drive connector from the computer (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive connector.
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