Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Postrequsites - Alienware M17x R4 Owner's Manual

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WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Connect the interposer to the optical drive.
2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical
drive and replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
3 Align the slot on the optical-drive bracket with the alignment posts on computer
chassis and secure the optical-drive assembly in place.
4 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
5 Slide the optical drive cable into the connector on the system board and press down
on the connector latch to secure the cable.

Postrequsites

1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 72.
2 Replace the palm rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly" on page 66.
3 Replace the status light board. See "Replacing the Status Light Board" on page 63.
4 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 60.
5 Replace the power button board. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on
page 56.
6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 48.
7 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 44.
8 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
9 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Replacing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive
Before working inside your computer, read the safety