Dell OptiPlex 170L - Removing a CD;DVD Drive

2. Press on the inserts until they pop free of the front-panel cover.
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CD/DVD Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front- panel inserts.
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Removing a CD/DVD Drive
1. Disconnect the power and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
2. Disconnect the other end of the CD/DVD drive cable from the IDE connector on the system board.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.