Dell M15x service manual Replacing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Connect the optical-drive cable to the optical drive.

3.Replace the five screws that secure the optical drive to the optical-drive bracket.

4.Place the optical drive in the computer base.

5.Slide the optical-drive cable into the system board connector and push down the connector latch to secure the cable to the connector.

6.Replace the three screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.

7.Replace the input/output board (see “Replacing the Input/Output Board” on page 89).

8.Replace the display assembly (see “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page

75).

9.Replace the magnesium cover (see “Replacing the Magnesium Cover” on page 85).

CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE

10.Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 39).

11.Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35).

12.Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” on page 31).

13.Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.

14.Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memory Module(s)” on page 23).

15.Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 18).

16.Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on page 14).

17.Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

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