Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Inspiron 5721 Owner's Manual

Replacing 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 9.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working
Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap
the optical-drive bezel into place.
2 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on
the optical-drive assembly and replace the screw that secures the optical-drive
bracket to the optical-drive assembly.
3 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay and ensure that the
screw hole on the optical-drive bracket aligns with the screw hole
on computer base.
4
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
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