Alienware M17X R4 owner manual Replacing the Optical Drive

44 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

1Connect the interposer to the optical drive.

2Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive and replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

3Align the slot on the optical-drive bracket with the alignment posts on computer chassis and secure the optical-drive assembly in place.

4Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.

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

Postrequsites

1Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 72.

2Replace the palm rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly" on page 66.

3Replace the status light board. See "Replacing the Status Light Board" on page 63.

4Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 60.

5Replace the power button board. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 56.

6Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 48.

7Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 44.

8Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.

9Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.

10Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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