Removing The Optical Drive; Replacing The Optical Drive - Dell Inspiron 1545 Service manual Service Manual

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Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
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as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
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covered by your warranty.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
3. Using a plastic scribe or screwdriver, push the optical drive out of the bay.
1 optical drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Slide the optical drive into the bay.
2. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
3. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
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