Installing An Optical Drive - Dell Inspiron 2600 Service Manual

Optical Drive
Removing an Installed Optical Drive
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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1. If a disc is in the optical drive, remove the disc.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed battery.
2. Remove the memory module/modem cover:
a. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the memory module/modem cover.
b. Slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift it away from the computer.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
2 memory module/modem
cover
3. Remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw from the optical drive.
4. Press the optical-drive release button, and pull the optical drive out of the computer.
1 M2.5 x 8-mm screw
2 optical-drive release
button
3 optical drive

Installing an Optical Drive

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