Dell NX430 Owner's Manual page 77

Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive.
2. If required, disconnect the power and data cables from the system board.
3. To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
4. Slide the optical drive out of the system.
Figure 18. Removing and installing the optical drive
1. optical drive
3. power cable
Next steps
1. Depending on your system configuration, install an optical drive.
2. If you are not immediately installing an optical drive, install an optical drive blank.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive slots to maintain FCC certification of the
system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and
airflow inside the system.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
2. data cable
4. release tab
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