Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive - Dell Dimension 5150 Service Manual

1 Media Card Reader
2 FlexBay USB cable
7. Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip.
8. Replace the drive
9. Replace the computer
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the cover.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface
on the computer chassis.

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Remove the drive
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
5. Slide the sliding plate lever toward the bottom of the computer and, without releasing the sliding plate lever, slide the
panel.
cover.
"Before You Begin."
panel.