Removing An Optical Drive - Dell Dimension 2010 Service Manual

6 Align the screw holes in the Media Card Reader with the screw holes in the
FlexBay slot.
7 Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay
slot.
NOTE:
USB cable is connected.
8 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the Media Card Reader connector on
the system board. For the location of the connector, see "System Board
Components" on page 8.
9 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 20).
10 Replace the computer cover on both the sides (see "Replacing the
Computer Cover" on page 16).
11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.

Removing an Optical Drive

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2 Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see "Removing the
Computer Cover" on page 15).
3 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 19).
4 Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the
optical drive.
NOTE:
other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You can
use the data cable to install an optical drive at a later time. For the location of
the SATA connectors, see "System Board Components" on page 8.
Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay
If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time, disconnect the
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