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
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align and snap the optical-drive bezel to the optical drive.
2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the
optical drive.
3 Replace the three screws (M2xL2) that secure the optical-drive bracket to the
optical drive.
4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay through the front of
the computer.
5 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive assembly with the screw hole on the
chassis.
6 Replace the screw (#6-32xL3.6) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the
chassis.
7 Lift and rotate the side-chassis away from the computer.
8 Connect the data cable and power cable to the optical drive.
9 Rotate the side-chassis towards the computer until it snaps into place.
10 Place the computer in an upright position.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front bezel.
2 Replace the computer cover.
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