Replacing The Optical Drive; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Inspiron 5735 Owner's Manual

Replacing the Optical Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your
Computer" 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.

Procedure

1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap
the optical-drive bezel into place.
2 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on
the optical-drive assembly and replace the screw that secures the optical-drive
bracket to the optical-drive assembly.
3 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay and align the screw hole
on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the computer base.
4 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
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