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
Carefully push the optical-drive bezel into the optical drive.
4
Connect the optical-drive cable to the optical drive.
5
Place the optical-drive bracket on the display-assembly base.
6
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the display-
assembly base.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
back
2
Replace the stand.
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cover.
After working inside your
"Removing the optical
drive".
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