Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Replacing the optical drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
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.
2 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the optical drive to the optical-
drive bracket.
3 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive assembly with the screw hole on
the chassis.
4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the optical-drive bay assembly to
the chassis.
5 Plug the power cable and data cable to the optical drive.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See
2 Replace the stability foot.
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
"Replacing the side panels".
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