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Optical Drive
WARNING: 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).
3Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17).
4Using a plastic scribe, push the optical drive bracket to slide the optical- drive assembly out.
5Slide the
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