Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive; Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive - Dell Dimension 9100 Service Manual

10. Replace the computer cover.
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 opening the cover.

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the drive and the CD/DVD drive cable from the back of the drive and the system board.
4. Slide the drive release mechanism to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay.

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure
the drive for the cable select setting.
2. If you are installing a new drive, remove the three shoulder screws from the inside of the drive- panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive.
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