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Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the 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
computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the battery (see
Removing the
3. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
4. Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive compartment.
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optical-drive assembly
5. Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
6. Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive.
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screws (2)
2 optical-drive bracket
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optical drive
4 optical-drive bezel
Begin.
Battery).
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screw
Removing the
Battery) before working inside the