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8Removing 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
2Gently lift the optical-drive assembly from the computer base and disconnect the
power and data-cable connector from the optical-drive assembly.
1 optical-drive assembly 2 screws (4)
3 power and data-cable connector 4 power and data cables
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