Removing The Optical Drive; Replacing The Optical Drive - Dell Inspiron Zino Service Manual

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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
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the top cover (see
3. Remove the top bracket (see
4. Disconnect the optical-drive cable from the connector on the optical drive.
5. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the drive bay.
6. Push the optical drive to slide it out from the front of the computer.
1 optical-drive cable connector
3 drive bay
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay.
3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the drive bay.
4. Connect the optical-drive cable to the connector on the optical drive.
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Removing the Top Cover).
Removing the Top Bracket).
2 screw
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