Chapter 6: Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
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Procedure

1. Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.
2. Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the optical drive.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
4. Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay and align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the
screw hole on the base cover.
5. Replace the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.

Post-requisites

Replace the battery.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
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