Removing The Optical Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 14R 5437 Owner's Manual

Removing the Optical Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12.

Procedure

1
Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
2 Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
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1 optical-drive assembly
3 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive
assembly and remove the optical-drive bracket.
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2 screw