Optical drive
NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes the optical drive connector board and cable. The optical
drive connector board and cable are removed when removing the system board and not part of the customer
replacement procedure of the optical drive.
Description Spare part number
For use on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models equipped with a touch or a non-TouchScreen display assembly:
DVD Disc with R/W Double-Layer SuperMulti drive 763579-001
Blu-ray Disc writer with SuperMulti R/RW Double-Layer 763580-001
For use on HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC computer models equipped with a touch or a non-TouchScreen display assembly:
DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti 763707-001
DVD Disc with R/W Double-Layer SuperMulti drive in natural silver 776917-001
Blu-ray Disc R/RW with SuperMulti 776919-001
Before removing the optical drive, 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 32).
Remove the optical drive:
1. Remove the Phillips screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2. Use a flat tool to press on the optical drive bracket tab (2) to release the optical drive.
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