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HP Envy 17-3070NR Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

Whether you want to replace your faulty DVD drive or upgrade to a Blue-Ray one, this guide is for you.

What you need

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    • Before you begin taking apart the computer, make sure that it is completely powered off.

    • Slide the release latch away from the nearest edge.

    • Slide the back cover off of the computer.

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    • Remove the six 3.7mm Phillips screws.

    • Slide the back cover until it clicks, then lift it straight off.

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    • Remove the four 3.7mm Phillips screws that secure the optical drive to the computer.

    • Slowly lift the optical drive away from the computer ensuring that you don't put stress on the connecting cable.

    • Do not fully lift off the optical drive as there is still a cable that connects it to the motherboard.

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    • Remove Sub Speaker assembly first in order to remove Optical drive. Carefully disconnect speaker connector.

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    • Carefully disconnect the connecting cable by lifting the white clamp with a Flathead screwdriver and pulling on the blue tab away from connector.

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Conclusion

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

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