Removing the optical drive
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Remove the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
2. Using a plastic scribe, push to release the optical-drive assembly from the optical-drive bay.
3. Pull the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
4. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the optical-drive bracket so that you can replace it correctly.
5. Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.
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