Replacing the optical-drive
connector board
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
1 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive connector board with the screw hole on
the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the optical-drive connector board to the
palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Connect the optical-drive connector-board cable to the system board.
4 Close the latch that secures the optical-drive connector-board cable to the
system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the base cover.
2 Replace the optical drive (optional).
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