Dell 5521, 3521 manual Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly, Procedure, Postrequisites

Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly

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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place.

2Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical-drive assembly.

3Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly.

4Slide the optical-drive assembly into position and ensure that the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket aligns with the screw hole on computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.

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