Removing the optical drive
WARNING: 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.
Procedure
NOTE: Applicable only for computers that are shipped with optical drive.
1 Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base
cover.
2 Using a screwdriver, push the optical drive through the slot to release the
optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
3 Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
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