Dell NM176 owner manual Installing the Optical Drive, Interface cable, Power cable Retaining pins

Figure 3-6. Removing and Installing the Optional Optical Drive

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1	interposer board	2	captive fasteners (2)	3	interface cable
4	power cable	5	retaining pins (4)	6	mounting holes (4)
7	bracket release lever	8	hard drive 0

Installing the Optical Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Align the optical drive's mounting holes with the retaining pins on the hard drive 0 bracket. See Figure 3-6.

2Rotate the drive downward until it snaps into place.

Installing System Components

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