Chapter 15: Removing The Optical Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Removing 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
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the left side.
2. Disconnect the power and data cable from the optical drive.
3. Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the chassis.
4. Slide and lift the optical-drive assembly off the chassis.
a. screw
b. optical-drive assembly
c. data cable and power cable
5. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
6. Slide and remove the optical drive from the optical-drive bracket.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side panels".
After working inside your