Removing The Fixed Optical Drive - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

Removing the Fixed Optical Drive

1. Follow the instructions in
2. Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer.
NOTICE: To keep the pull tab from catching on the captive screw, turn the
computer over before removing the fixed optical drive.
3. Turn the computer over, pull out the pull tab, and use the pull tab to remove the
fixed optical drive.
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