Dell R300 owner manual Installing the Optical Drive in the Optical Drive Tray

Installing the Optical Drive in the Optical Drive Tray

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 optical-drive tray. See Figure 3-8.

2With the optical drive at a slight angle to the drive tray, lower the right side of the optical drive down onto the right side of the drive tray. See Figure 3-9.

3Lower the left side of the optical drive and press the drive down into the tray until it snaps into place.

4Connect the interface and power cables to the connectors on the optical drive.

5Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

Removing the Optical Drive From the Optical Drive Tray

Pull outward on the tab at the back of the carrier on the left side and simultaneously pull up on the left side of the optical drive to separate the drive from the tray. See Figure 3-9.

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