Removing An Optical Drive; Installing An Optical Drive - Dell Optiflex 740 User Manual

6. Install the drive panel to the front of the computer. The drive panel only fits one way (see
7. Replace the computer cover (see
8. Enter system setup and use the Diskette Drive option to enable your new media card reader (see
9. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see
Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before replacing the cover.

Removing an Optical Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch in the direction indicated on the latch to open the panel. Then remove it from the hinges.
3. Disconnect the power and optical drive cables from the back of the drive.
4. Slide the drive release latch in the direction indicated on the latch until the optical drive is released; while holding the latch open, slide the drive out of
the computer.
1 optical drive

Installing an Optical Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. If you are replacing a optical drive, remove the shoulder screws from the existing drive and attach the screws to the replacement drive.
3. If you are installing a new optical drive, remove the drive-panel insert for your new drive (see
the inside of the drive-panel insert, and attach the screws to the new drive.
Replacing the Computer Cover).
Begin.
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Drive-Panel Inserts).
Entering System
Dell Diagnostics).
Drive- Panel Inserts), remove the shoulder screws from
Setup).