Returning A Hard Drive To Dell; Optical Drives; About The Device Security Screw; Removing And Installing Optical Drives - Dell XPS 140M Owner's Manual

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the
hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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foam packaging

Optical Drives

About the Device Security Screw

NOTE:
You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the module from
being easily removed.
Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay and a device security
screw, which may not be installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install a
module in the bay, you can install the device security screw to prevent the module from being easily
removed.

Removing and Installing Optical Drives

NOTICE:
To prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the
computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
1 While the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the
taskbar, click the device that you want to eject, and click Stop.
2 Close your display and turn the computer upside-down.
3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the device security screw from the bottom of the
computer.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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