Dell bpcwcsn_5 - OptiPlex - 740 User Manual page 116

4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
5 If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time, install the optical drive insert by lowering it
into the drive bay until it clicks into place. Contact Dell if you need a drive bay insert.
Installing an Optical Drive
1 Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for
your computer.
2 Pull up on the drive-release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift
up to remove the drive from the computer.
3 If you are installing a new drive:
Remove the inserts.
a
Insert the three shoulder screws removed from the insert into the sides of the new drive and
b
tighten them.
1 2
1 drive release latch
2 optical drive
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