Dell L502X manual Removing the Optical Drive, Replacing the Optical Drive

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Optical Drive

Dell™ XPS™ L502X Service Manual

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the 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 www.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) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Optical Drive

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).

4.Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).

5.Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.

6.Using a plastic scribe, push the optical drive bracket to slide the optical drive out.

7.Slide the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay.

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Replacing the Optical Drive

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the new optical drive from its packaging.

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

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