Optical drive cable
NOTE: The optical drive cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 810928-001.
Before removing the optical drive cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst 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 24).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 25).
6. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 28).
Remove the optical drive cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the optical drive cable is connected, and then disconnect
the optical drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (2) that secure the optical drive cable to the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive cable (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive cable.
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