Service Manual

Removing 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. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
2. Using a screwdriver, push the optical drive through the slot to release the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive
bay.
3. Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
5. Remove the optical-drive bracket from optical drive.
6. Pull the optical-drive bezel carefully to remove it from the optical drive.
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