Chapter 16: Removing The Optical-Drive Connector Board; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell P35E Service Manual

Removing the optical-drive connector board
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
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Prerequisites

1. Remove the optical drive.
2. Remove the base cover.

Procedure

NOTE: Applicable only for computers that are shipped with optical drive.
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the optical-drive connector-board cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the optical-drive connector board to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the optical-drive connector board along with the cable off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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