Optical Drive

Your system may include an Optical drive. Your drive is capable of reading compact discs meeting international standards, such as Photo CD, CD-I, ISO 9660, multi-session, CD-extra and XA (extended Architecture) disks. Your drive can also read DVD Digital Video Disc—Similar to a CD-ROM, it stores and plays both audio and video. disks.

In case of power failure, or if for some reason an Optical disk refuses to eject, gently insert a large straightened paper clip in the small opening (emergency eject) at the front of the Optical drive.

Optical Drive Removal

Please see instruction on cover removal Removing the Case Cover

1. Disconnect Optical power and data cables.

2. If there are any screws in the side of the optical drive, they will need to be removed with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. To remove the drive from the assembly, pull the yellow buttons towards yourself.

4. Slide the optical drive out of the assembly.