Dell Inspiron 3030 - Installing the optical drive

2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
3. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the optical drive to the optical-drive cage.
4. Pull to slide out the optical drive through the front of the computer.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the optical drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 29. Installing the optical drive
Steps
1. Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive cage through the front of the computer.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the optical drive to the optical-drive cage.
3. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)