Replacing The Cd/Dvd Drive - Dell Dimension 2350 User Manual

13. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
14. Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
16. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
Use the Boot menu options in the system setup program to adjust the boot order of the floppy drive. For more information about the
program.

Replacing the CD/DVD Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, see the documentation that came with
the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software.
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5. Remove the computer cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
6. Remove the front panel.
7. Remove the power and drive cables from the back of the drive.
8. Remove the securing screw, and then slide the drive forward and remove it from the computer.
9. Remove the two alignment screws from the drive, and then install them into the same screw holes on the new drive.
system setup