Topic ID: id_15460912
Version: 2.0
Date: Nov 8, 2018 1:39:43 AM

HP xw8200 DVD Optical Drive Replacement

Prerequisites

Table 3. Safety

caution

System board or component damage could result.
The cooling fan is off only when the workstation is turned off or the power cable has been disconnected. The cooling fan is always on when the workstation is in “On” or “Standby” mode.
You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the workstation.

caution

Optical Drive damage could result during removal or installation.
Ensure that the optical drive tray is closed and drive is secure when moving the workstation.
Failure to do so can damage the drive.

notice

Turn off the workstation before disconnecting any cables.

notice

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HP COMPUTER, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ESD PRECAUTIONS:
WORK ON A STATIC-FREE MAT.
WEAR A STATIC STRAP TO ENSURE THAT ANY ACCUMULATED ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IS DISCHARGED FROM YOUR BODY TO GROUND.
CREATE A COMMON GROUND FOR THE EQUIPMENT YOU ARE WORKING ON BY CONNECTING THE STATIC-FREE MAT, STATIC STRAP AND PERIPHERAL UNITS TO THAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING ESD PROTECTION, REFER TO THE SAFETY CHAPTER IN THIS PUBLICATION

Table 4. Required conditions
Condition	Reference	Effectivity
Power cord must be disconnected from HP Computer and the computer’s PSU drained of all power. Press and hold HP computer’s power switch on the computer’s front panel for approximately 45 seconds after disconnecting the power cord.	-	-

Overview

This procedure describes the steps necessary to perform HP xw8200 DVD Optical Drive replacement. For preliminary requirements and finalization steps see HP xw8200 Lower Level FRU Replacement

1 Workstation Service Preparation

Perform the following steps before servicing the workstation.

Procedure

Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the workstation.
Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the workstation.

2 Optical Drive Removal

Procedure

Remove access panel cover per HP xw8200 Lower Level FRU Replacement.
Lift up on the three tabs located on the front bezel (Item 1 in Figure 1).

Figure 1. Front Bezel
Rotate the front bezel away from the chassis and remove the bezel (Item 2 in Figure 1).
Disconnect the power, drive, and audio cables from the drive.

Figure 2. Power, Drive, and Audio Cables
Lift the green drive lock release lever and gently slide the drive out of the chassis (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Removing Optical Drive from Chassis

3 Optical DVD Installation

Procedure

Lift the green drive lock release lever while sliding the optical drive into the bay.
When the optical drive is partially inserted, release the drivelock release lever and slide the drive completely into the bay until the drive is secured.
Connect the power, drive, and audio (if required) cables to the drive and workstation.

note:
If running a Linux OS, you must connect an audio cable to the optical drive.
Return to respective Lower Level FRU Replacement procedure.

4 Finalization

No finalization steps.