Media Bay Devices - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any
installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Fixed Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer.
NOTICE: To keep the pull tab from catching on the captive screw, turn the computer over
before removing the fixed optical drive.
3. Turn the computer over, pull out the pull tab, and use the pull tab to remove the fixed optical
drive.

Media Bay Devices

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