Replacing 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:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap it into place.
2. Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the optical-drive assembly.
NOTE:
You must correctly align the optical-drive bracket to ensure that the optical drive can be properly secured to the
computer. For correct orientation, see step 4 in "Removing the optical drive".
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly.
4. Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay and snap it into place.
5. Replace the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
Post-requisites
Replace the battery.
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