Optical Drive Installation Guide -CPQA900

Optical drive installation guide for Compaq Presario A900 series laptop computers.

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery.

Remove the optical drive:

1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the release access. (The optical drive disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)

4. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (3) out of the computer.

5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear toward you.

6. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.

7. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install an optical drive.

Note: The optical drives listed on this page are compatible with Compaq Presario A900. However, the front bezel shape and color does not match exactly with the original drive.