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HP Pavilion dv5000 Optical Drive Replacement

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

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

    • Lay the computer face-down on a flat surface. Orient the computer to match the image.

    • Locate the battery release switch, as indicated in the image by the red rectangle. Slide the switch from right to left, and remove the battery.

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    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws on the right side of the RAM cover.

    • Lift the right side of the RAM cover, and remove it.

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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.

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

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