Dell Inspiron Zino - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive

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 Optical Drive
Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
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Removing the Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
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3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).
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4. Disconnect the optical-drive cable from the connector on the optical drive.
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5. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the drive bay.
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6. Push the optical drive to slide it out from the front of the computer.
Replacing the Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay.
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3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the drive bay.
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4. Connect the optical-drive cable to the connector on the optical drive.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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optical-drive cable connector
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screw
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drive bay
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optical drive