Dell C521 specifications Removing a CD/DVD Drive, Installing a CD/DVD Drive

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CD/DVD Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to the cables and the cable connectors.

2. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive from the computer.

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drive release latch

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CD/DVD drive

 

 

 

 

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.

4.Replace the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer.

5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

3.If you are installing a new drive:

a. Press the two snaps on the top of the drive-panel insert and rotate the insert toward the front of the computer. Remove it from the computer.

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Contents September 2006 Rev. A00 About Your Computer Front ViewBack Panel I/O Connectors Back View of the ComputerBack to Contents Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerPage Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsDDR2 Memory Overview Installing Memory Cards Removing MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Drives General Installation Guidelines Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesCD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Battery Replacing the BatteryProcessor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyFront I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelInstalling the Front I/O Panel Fan AssemblyRemoving the Fan Assembly System Board Installing the Fan AssemblyRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Page Specifications Drives ConnectorsControls and Lights Physical PowerEnvironmental System Setup Entering System SetupOverview OverviewSystem Setup Options System64MB Boot Menu Post BehaviorClearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings Jumper Locations Clearing Password SettingsFlashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsInside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P3DC Power Connector P4 DC Power Connector P5 and P6Black +12 VDC Yellow September 2006 Rev. A00 Troubleshooting Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuDiagnostic Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionProblem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsBeep Codes Code Cause