Dell 518 manual Replacing a Media Card Reader, SATA3

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custom

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screw holes in the

3

system board connector (any

 

screws (2)

 

CD/DVD drive bay

 

available connector SATA0 -

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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power

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data cable

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CD/DVD drive

 

cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive.

NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it aside.

5.Remove the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the chassis.

6.Slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the computer.

7.If you are not replacing the drive:

a.Replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert).

b.Go to step 12.

8.Gently slide the drive into place.

9.Align the screw holes in the CD/DVD drive with the screw holes in the CD/DVD drive bay.

10.Replace and tighten the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the chassis.

11.Connect the power and data cables to the drive.

12.Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).

13.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

14.Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

Replacing a Media Card Reader

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel)

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Contents Page Recommended Tools Technical SpecificationsSafety Instructions Before You BeginBack to Contents Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing a PCI/PCI Express CardRemoving a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Installed Removed Sound Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Processor Replacing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Dell Inspiron Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing DrivesSATA0 SATA3 Replacing a CD/DVD DriveSATA3 Replacing a Media Card ReaderRemoving the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing FansReplacing the Chassis Fan Inspiron Back to Contents Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing Memory Modules Back to Contents Replacing the Power Supply Back to Contents Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Overview System SetupAdvanced Bios Features Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFlashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents Technical Overview Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Cpufan SATA2
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