Optical Drive; Removing An Optical Drive From The Mini Tower Computer - Dell OptiPlex 360 Service Manual

The SATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch
or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the
other connector.

Optical Drive

Removing an Optical Drive From the Mini Tower Computer

1 Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer
Cover" on page 19).
3 Remove the drive bezel (see "Removing the Drive Bezel" on page 25).
4 Disconnect the optical drive data cable from the system board connector.
5 Disconnect the power cable and the optical drive data cable from the back
of the drive.
6 Remove the screw securing the optical drive to the optical drive bay.
7 Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
8 If you are removing the drive permanently:
Install the drive panel insert (see "Installing an Optical Drive Panel
a
Insert" on page 59).
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