Removing The Optical Drive; Replacing The Optical Drive - Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual

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Optical Drive
Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest (see
6. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
1 optical drive
3 cable connector
7. Slide the drive at an angle toward the side of the computer.
8. Remove the cable connector from the back of the drive.
9. Lift the drive out of the computer base.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Connect the cable connector to the back of the drive.
2. Place the drive back in position and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
3. Replace the palm rest (see
4. Replace the display assembly (see
5. Replace the keyboard (see
Begin.
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 M2 x 3-mm screw (2)
Replacing the Palm Rest).
Replacing the Display Assembly).
Replacing the Keyboard).
Cover).