Optical Drive; Removing The Optical Drive - Dell Alienware M17X R3 Service Manual

Optical Drive

WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Optical Drive

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13).
3 Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door"
on page 15).
4 Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control
Cover" on page 49).
5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55).
6 Remove the power button board (see "Removing the Power Button Board"
on page 67).
7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 71).
8 Remove the status light board (see "Removing the Status Light Board" on
page 75).
9 Remove the palm rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm Rest Assembly"
on page 79).
10 Remove the speakers (see "Removing the Speakers" on page 87).
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