Dell R610 owner manual Installing an Optical Drive, drive cable

Figure 3-16. Removing the Optical Drive

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Installing an Optical Drive

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel."

2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System."

4To remove the optical drive blank, press down on the blue release tab at the back of the blank and push the blank out of the system.

5Align the optical drive with its opening in the front panel.

6Slide in the optical drive until the latch snaps into place.

7Connect the cable connector labeled OPTICAL to the back of the drive.

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