7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive.
3. Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer.
4. Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the screw holes in the drive panel.
5. Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel.
6. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see System Board Components).
7. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
