8Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10).

9Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).

10Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).

11Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

12See the documentation that shipped with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

13Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103).

Media Card Reader

Removing the Media Card Reader

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).

3Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).

4Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 50).

5Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 57).

6Remove the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel. The screws are located below the Media Card Reader.

7Disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the system board connector F_USB1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).

8Slide and lift the Media Card Reader to remove it from the top panel.

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Dell XPS 8300 specifications

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