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HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

The optical drive is most commonly known as a CD/DVD drive. Replacing the optical drive is a solution for an optical drive that isn’t functioning properly.

Before beginning this procedure, you’ll need to power off the laptop and unplug anything that is plugged into the laptop. You will also need to remove the laptop’s battery.

Also, make sure your hands are clean and dry.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop upside down, so that the bottom is facing up.

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  2. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery release latch to the left. The battery will pop up slightly.

    • Lift the battery upwards and out of the laptop.

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  3. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement, Service Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement, Service Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the single Phillips 3.0 x 10.5 mm screw that fastens the service panel to the laptop.

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  5. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the service panel towards you to loosen it from the laptop.

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  6. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the service panel.

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  7. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single Phillips PM 2.5 x 5.75 screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  8. HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the optical drive out of the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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