Replacing A Media Card Reader - Dell Inspiron 518 Service Manual

1 custom 2 screw holes in the
screws (2) CD/DVD drive bay
4 power 5 data cable
cable
4. Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive.
NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system
board and set it aside.
5. Remove the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the chassis.
6. Slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the computer.
7. If you are not replacing the drive:
a. Replace the drive panel insert (see
b. Go to step 12.
8. Gently slide the drive into place.
9. Align the screw holes in the CD/DVD drive with the screw holes in the CD/DVD drive bay.
10. Replace and tighten the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the chassis.
11. Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
12. Replace the front panel (see
13. Replace the computer cover (see
14. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive
operation.
Replacing a Media Card Reader
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the front panel (see
3 system board connector (any
available connector SATA0 -
SATA3)
6 CD/DVD drive
Replacing the Drive Panel
Replacing the Front Panel).
Replacing the Computer Cover).
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Front Panel)
Insert).