Service Manual

Replacing the optical drive

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1. Align and snap the optical-drive bezel to the optical drive.

2. Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the optical drive.

3. Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

4. Slide the optical-drive assembly through the front of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place.

5. Connect the data and power cables to the optical drive.

Post-requisites

1. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "

Replacing the power-supply unit".

2. Replace the

left-side cover.