Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series Service Manual

Replacing the optical drive

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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes
on the optical drive.
NOTE: You must correctly align the optical-drive bracket to ensure
that the optical drive can be properly secured to the computer. For
correct orientation, see step 6 in
2 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
3 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical
drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.
4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay.
5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the
computer base.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the keyboard.
2 Replace the battery.
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