Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive - Dell Dimension 8250 Series Manual

2. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position.
3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive.
4. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive,
5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
6. Close the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.
7. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Turn off your computer and any devices.
3. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer,
before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal
components.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
4. Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
6. Open the computer cover.

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

remove the front-panel inserts.