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Optical Drive
Dell™Studio1735/1737ServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Palm Rest.
3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over and remove the three screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
5. Lift the drive out of the computer base.
6. Remove the optical drive interposer from the drive.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface
(such as the back panel) on the computer.