Replacing The Optical Disc Drive - HP 205 G1 Maintenance & Service Manual

Replacing the optical disc drive

Description
DVD±RW drive
Optical drive bezel
The optical disc drive is located above the hard disc drive on the left side of the computer (when viewed from
behind).
The optical drive data cable connects to the SATA1 and SATA PWR1 system board connectors.
NOTE: The drive bracket is not spared. When replacing an optical drive, remove the bracket from the old
drive and install it on the new drive.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2. Remove the rear cover (see
3. Loosen the captive Phillips screw (1) that secures the hard drive cage to the computer, and then slide
the cage toward the edge of the chassis to disengage it from the connector, and remove it from the
computer (2).
NOTE:
drive. The bracket is not spared.
26 Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One (AIO) Chassis
Rear cover on page
When replacing an optical drive, remove the bracket from the old drive and install it on the new
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page
20).
Spare part number
657958-001
806247-001
19).