Removing The Optical Drive; Replacing The Optical Drive - Dell XPS L701X Service Manual

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Optical Drive
Dell™ XPS™ L701X Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
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computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
6. Slide the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay.
1 screw 2
3 base cover
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.
3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
4. Replace the memory module(s) (see
5. Replace the module cover (see
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Battery).
Removing the Module Cover).
Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
Replacing the Module Cover).
Removing the Battery) before working inside the