HP 6710b Service Manual

All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket.

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe

443903-001

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive

443904-001

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

443901-001

DVD-ROM drive

443902-001

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:

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.

Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

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.

Remove the battery (see 

Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see 

Remove the optical drive:

Position the computer with left side toward you.

Remove the Torx T8M2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

Use a flat-bladed tool to push the metal tab (2) toward the left side of the computer. (The optical

drive is partially ejected from the optical drive bay.)

Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.

62 Chapter 4   Removal and replacement procedures

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