4. Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the drive.
1
screws (2)
3
optical drive
5
power cable
5. For the Vostro 420 and Vostro 220, remove the two screws securing the optical drive to the drive cage.
6. Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
7. If you are installing a replacement drive, skip to
If you are removing this drive permanently and the drive bay is to remain empty, proceed to
8. Disconnect the data cable from the system board (see
computer.
9. For the Vostro 420 and Vostro 220, use two screws to attach a 5.25-inch front-panel insert to the front of the empty
bay.
2
screw holes (4)
4
data cable
step 5
System Board
in
Replacing or Adding an Optical
Components), and remove the cable from the
Drive.
step
8.