Chapter 5: Removing The Optical Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual

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Prerequisites

Remove the battery.

Procedure

1. Remove the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
2. Using a plastic scribe, push to release the optical-drive assembly from the optical-drive bay.
3. Slide and remove the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
4. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
5. Remove the optical-drive bracket.
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