Dell IO2305-543MSL manual Removing the Optical Drive

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Optical Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

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Removing the Optical Drive

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive.

4.Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the chassis.

5.Slide the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay.

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6.Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

7.Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.

8.Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive.