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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).

optical-drive cable connector

screw

drive bay

optical drive