How To Remove Dvd Drive From Hp Pavilion Desktop

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Replacing or Adding a CD/DVD Drive in HP Pavilion 500 Desktop PCs

This document applies to HP Pavilion 500 desktop computers.

HP Pavilion 500 desktop computer

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If installing a second optical drive, you lot need a flathead screwdriver.
Turn off the estimator, and and so disconnect all cables. Disconnect the Ethernet or modem cable earlier disconnecting the ability string.
Motility the figurer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted flooring.
HP strongly recommends the use of an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the computer.
Exercise not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

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The edges of metallic panels tin can cut skin. Exist conscientious not to slide skin along any interior metallic edge of the computer.

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This product contains components that can be damaged past electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a not-carpeted flooring, utilize a static dissipative work surface (such as a conductive cream pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a grounded surface.

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Removing a CD or DVD drive

Utilise the steps in this section to remove a CD or DVD drive. If you desire to add an optical bulldoze to a computer with an empty optical drive bay, yous must starting time follow these steps to remove the top optical drive.

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Make certain the estimator is disconnected from power before starting.

Footstep 1 Remove the side panel. For more information well-nigh removing the side panel, refer to the HP support document Removing and Replacing the Side Panel.
Footstep two Remove the front end bezel. For more information about removing the front bezel, refer to the HP support certificate Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel.
Pace iii Locate the optical (CD/DVD) drive in the computer.
Step iv Detach the power and data cables from the dorsum of the optical (CD or DVD) bulldoze. notation: Squeeze the latches on the power and data cables to remove them.
Step 5 Detach the 2 torx screws that secure the optical bulldoze in its drive bay.
Step 6 Slide the optical drive out the front end of the estimator.

Replacing a CD or DVD drive

Utilize the steps in this section to supercede the CD or DVD drive.

Pace 1 To supersede the optical drive, slide the optical drive into its bulldoze bay until the spiral holes on the side of the optical drive and the bulldoze bay marshal.
Pace 2 Secure the optical drive in the drive bay with its two torx screws.
Footstep 3 Replace the power and data cables to the dorsum of the optical drive.
Pace 4 Replace the front bezel.
Stride five Replace the side panel.