Replacing the Optical Drive

1Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive.

2Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

3Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-drive assembly and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.

4Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.

5Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 20.

2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

Optical Drive

Dell 17R-7720, 17R-5720 owner manual Replacing the Optical Drive