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Remove And Replace The Optical Drive For HP Pavilion 15-abxxxx Notebook

An optical drive is a type of computer drive that helps to read and write data on CDs/DVDs. Also, it allows you to retrieve, edit, and delete all the content from your discs. If you want to replace the optical drive for HP pavilion 15-Abxxxx Notebook with a new one for some reason, refer to the simple steps given on this web page.

Steps To Replace

Step 1

Turn off your HP Pavilion Notebook.

Remove the Ethernet cable as well as the power cable from the computer.

Step 2

Place the Notebook on a clean and flat surface.
Note: The manufacturer strongly recommends to use an anti-wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when you work on the HP Pavilion computer. It helps to reduce the chance of ESD damage.

Removing The Optical Drive

Step 1

Locate the battery lock latch at the bottom of the Notebook.
Slide the latch to the unlock position.

Step 2

Move the battery release latch to the release position to partially eject the HP battery.
Raise the battery’s front edge.
Take out the battery from the battery bay.

Step 3

Remove the head screw that secures the optical drive.
Move the optical drive out of the base enclosure.

Replacing The Optical Drive

Step 1

Unpack a new optical drive.

Step 2

Place the new optical drive in the optical drive bay.
Wait until you see that the optical drive bezel has been flushed with the base enclosure’s side.

Step 3

Insert the head screw to secure the optical drive.

Step 4

Place the battery’s rear edge to the battery bay.
After inserting it into the bay correctly, the battery release latch clicks.

Step 5

Move the battery lock latch to the lock position. If you need remote assistance to replace the optical drive for HP pavilion 15-Abxxxx, click the call button.