Dell Inspiron 3470 - Removing the Optical Drive; Procedure for Removing Optical Drive

Removing the optical drive
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Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
2 Remove the front bezel.
Procedure
1 Place the computer on its side to access the parts inside the chassis.
2 Remove the two screws (#6-32xL6.35) that secure the drive cage to the chassis.
3 Push the release tab on the chassis and slide the drive cage to release it from the chassis
4 Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the optical drive.
5 Disconnect the data cables and power cables from the hard drives.
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