HP DV6 - Manual (Page 102)

4. Release the power connector (5) from the clip built into the base enclosure.
5. Remove the power connector cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
Optical drive connector cable
NOTE: The optical drive connector cable is included in the optical drive spare part kit. See Optical
drive on page 59 for optical drive spare part number information.
Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 51 ), and then remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 52 )
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 59 )
c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 61 )
d. Top cover (see Top cover on page 66 )
e. System board (see System board on page 77 )
Remove the optical drive connector cable:
1. Release the optical drive connector cable (1) from the clips and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.5 screws (2) that secure the optical drive connector cable to
the base enclosure.
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