HP Envy dv7t-7200 Optical Disc Drive Replacement

ID: 100424

Description:

Steps:

1. Turn the power off and disconnect all cables and cords from the laptop.
2. Place the computer on its top on a flat surface with the hinges facing away from you.

3. Slide the battery release latch to the left which is located on the right-hand side of the battery.

4. Tilt the battery away from you and lift out.

5. Using a Phillips #01 screwdriver, remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screw on the service cover.
6. This screw does not come out of the service cover completely once loosened.

7. Slide the service cover toward the front of the laptop.
8. Lift the service cover to remove it from the laptop.

9. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw that attaches the optical drive to the laptop.

10. Press the tab with a metal spudger that is located next to the screw to release the optical drive.

11. Slide the disk drive out of the laptop.