Step 1 Removing the HP Compaq dx2000MT Optical (CD) Drive

• Turn off your computer and remove the power cable by pulling it straight out of its socket.
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Step 2



• Remove the 2 Phillips #2 screws that secure the case door to the device.
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Step 3
• Remove the side case door by pushing towards the rear of the device with your hand.
• This may take considerable force so keep pushing!
• Once you slide the door back, remove it by pulling it outwards from the device.
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Step 4
• Remove the side case door by pushing towards the rear of the device with your hand.
• Once again, this may take considerable force.
• Once you slide the door back, remove it by pulling it outwards from the device.
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Step 5
• Remove the IDE data cable and the power cable from the optical drive by pulling away from the drive.
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Step 6
• Remove the 2 Torx T15 screws holding the optical drive in place.
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Step 7
• Remove the other 2 Torx T15 screws holding the other side of the drive in place.
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Step 8
• Remove the optical drive by sliding it out the front of the device.
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