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 Optical Drive
Dell™Studio™1569ServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Removing the Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base.
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4. Remove the power button panel (see Removing the Power Button Panel).
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5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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7. Remove the five screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.