How do I remove dvd drive form presario 7000?

mcduke · Mar 6, 2008

I got a Compaq Presario 7000 from my Father In Law and need to remove a dvd drive form the drive bay. I'll be carned if I can figure it out. I'm use to the type you just screw into the bay area. This has some sort of plastic slides that go into slots in the bay. But I can not see how they come out and I"m afraid I'll break something. I've tried searching online but with no luck. Please help!!

plodr · Mar 6, 2008

I did a search on HP's site, hoping to peek at a manual. I have 110 products when I typed in Presario 7000. Do you have more identifying information?
There are SV700 desktops, S7000 desktops, 7EL7000T desktops, 7000 desktops with names like 7AP or 7EL or 7PL or 7PLK or 7PLM or 7QS or 7RPK, or 7RPM there is one in this list that is a plain old 7000US.
I'll try that one first.
okay I can't download the manual, only Adoe Acrobeat Reader, which I do not want!

I'm sending some feedback to HP. I owned 2 HP computers, 3 printers and a camera and I resent being forced to use Adobe Reader if I chose not to. {end of rant}

sosaman · Mar 6, 2008

yeh, i tried looking earlier plodr. your best bet might be to e-mail, or chat with hp/compaq. of course they have the resources (links readily available to them), and might be able to help you faster. that is unless someone here has your exact model #??

i know my older compaq presario did have some plastic stuff (retainers), but there was also a screw in the side. my newer compaq has some type of release mechanism (i think you just push it up or down), but i don't remember now. anyway, g/l, sos

mcduke · Mar 6, 2008

Hey guys, I got it. I found the manual. I have to remove the front cover. THanks.

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