Removing the Optical Drive | 25
Removing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.
Procedure
1 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive assembly to the middle cover.
2 Gently lift the optical-drive assembly from the middle cover and disconnect the
power and data-cable connector from the optical-drive assembly.
1 optical-drive assembly 2 screws (4)
3 power and data-cable connector 4 power and data cable
3
2
1
4
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