Dell 7420, 5420 owner manual Replacing the Optical Drive

16 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 You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive.

2Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

3Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-driveassembly and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.

4Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.

5Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 29.

2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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