Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 Service Manual

Replacing the optical drive

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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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.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Replacing the side panels".
After working
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