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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the
hard drive may be damaged in transit.
Optical Drives

About the Device Security Screw

NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the module from
being easily removed.
Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay and a device security
screw, which may not be installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install a
module in the bay, you can install the device security screw to prevent the module from being easily
removed.

Removing and Installing Optical Drives

NOTICE: To prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the
computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
1
While the computer is turned on
, double-click the
Safely Remove Hardware
icon on the
taskbar, click the device that you want to eject, and click
Stop
.
2
Close your display and turn the computer upside-down.
3
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the device security screw from the bottom of the
computer.
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