Dell Inspiron 3268 - Replacing the optical drive; Procedure; Post-requisites

Replacing 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
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regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align and snap the optical-drive bezel to the optical drive.
2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the drive
cage.
3 Replace the three screws (M2xL2) that secure the optical drive to the drive
cage.
4 Slide the drive cage into the slot on the chassis and snap it into place.
5 Align the screw hole on the drive cage with the screw hole on the chassis.
6 Replace the two screws (#6-32xL3.6) that secure the drive cage to the chassis.
7 Connect the data cable and power cable to the optical drive.
8 Connect the data cables and power cables to the hard drives.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front bezel.
2 Replace the computer cover.
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