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HP Pavilion dv5000 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will tell you how to remove the optical drive, or CD/DVD drive.

What you need

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    • Turn off down the computer, and unplug the computer from all external power sources.

    • Shut the screen, and lay the computer face-down on a flat, sturdy surface. Orient the computer to match the image.

    • Locate the battery release switch, as indicated in the image. Sliding this switch from right to left will release the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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    • Remove the two 5.0mm screws securing the right side of the RAM cover to the computer frame.

    • Lift the right side of the RAM cover to remove.

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    • Remove the 11.0mm screw securing the optical drive to the computer.

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    • Locate the optical drive. The optical drive is located on the left side of the RAM bay.

    • Press the exposed edge of the optical drive gently with the spudger until the drive releases from the computer frame.

    • Pull the optical drive completely out of the computer frame.

Conclusion

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

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