Toshiba PPM78U05L01E User Manual
User’s Manual
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PORTÉGÉ M780
Removing an optical disc drive module
To remove the optical disc drive, follow the steps as described below:
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer’s power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off.
2. Turn the computer’s power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer.
4. Close the display panel.
5. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to
section in Chapter 6,
,, if required).
6. Remove the Ultra Slim Bay lock screw from the Lock position.
7. Set the Ultra Slim Bay lock screw in the Unlock position.
8. Slide the Ultra Slim Bay latch to the unlock position.
9. Grasp the hook in the concave of the optical disc drive and slide it out.
Figure 4-19 Removing the optical disc drive
Always make sure the display panel is closed in Laptop mode before
turning the computer upside down.
turning the computer upside down.
Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and
do not lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD or other
components.
do not lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD or other
components.
The optical disc drive and other Ultra Slim Bay modules can become hot
with use. Be careful when removing the module.
with use. Be careful when removing the module.
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1. Lock screw (Unlock position)
2. Hook
3. Optical disc drive
2. Hook
3. Optical disc drive
4. Lock position
5. Ultra Slim Bay latch
5. Ultra Slim Bay latch