Hp G72 Optical Drive Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

2

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes            

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1

• Optical Drive
• 2 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Optical Drive               

• Shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
• Turn the computer so that it faces upside down. Position the computer with the front toward you.
• Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pivot the battery to remove it.

Shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.

Turn the computer so that it faces upside down. Position the computer with the front toward you.

Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pivot the battery to remove it.

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Step 2

• Remove the Phillips M2.5x5.0 screw that is identified by the optical disk icon.
• Pull the optical drive out of its slot.
• Remove the drive from the computer.

Remove the Phillips M2.5x5.0 screw that is identified by the optical disk icon.

Pull the optical drive out of its slot.

Remove the drive from the computer.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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