Dell 1950 owner manual Removing the Optical Drive Tray

Optical Drive

The optional slimline optical drive is mounted on a tray that slides into the front panel and connects to the controllers on the system board through the sideplane board.

NOTE: DVD devices are data only.

Removing the Optical Drive Tray

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and then disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

2Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 45.

3Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.

4Remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 56.

5Disconnect the optical-drive cable from the back of the drive. See Figure 3-17.

6To remove the optical drive, press forward on the blue tray release tab, and then slide the drive tray out of the system. See Figure 3-17.

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