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09-30-2023 11:48 AM
Product: HP 17-by2016ds
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
I need to remove the optical drive from this machine in order get the back cover off. According to the removal instructions on the product support page, after removing the screw the drive should just pull out. However, there is a film-type cable attached to the drive and connected somewhere inside the unit. Can't figure how to get this drive out. Please help, I've been at this for three days now.
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10-04-2023 08:35 AM
Inside of the laptop there is a header that the connector of the optical drive plugs into. Removing this is simpler than you think it is. Don't overthink this.
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