Removing The Optical Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 8700 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

1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.
2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 21.

Procedure

1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
2 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.
3 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
NOTE: Repeat steps 1 to 3 to remove secondary optical-drive, if applicable.
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1 power cable
3 screws (2)
4 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.
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2 data cable
4 optical drive
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