Dell XPS 14Z owner manual Removing the Optical Drive

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Optical Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Optical Drive

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.

2Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).

3Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).

4Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly.

5Slide the optical-drive assembly to the side to release it from the bracket and tabs on the palm-rest assembly.

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