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HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

These steps will allow you to remove your CD/Optical drive with ease.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release latch towards you.

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    • Pull up on the battery to remove it.

  4. HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement, CD/Optical Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8mm Philips screw located between the hard drive and the WiFi card.

  5. HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the laptop 90 degrees clockwise so you are facing the CD drive.

    • Unbend a paperclip and insert the end into the small hole by the eject button to cause the tray to pop out towards you.

  6. HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion zd8000 CD/Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the tray away from the laptop and the rest of the optical drive will follow.

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