Dell XPS 420 owner manual Installing a CD/DVD Drive

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Installing a CD/DVD Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101).

3If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.

4If you are installing a new drive, remove the drive panel insert (see "Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 125).

5Remove three shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive.

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1 CD/DVD drive 2 shoulder screws (3)

6Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position.

7Connect the power cable to the drive and the CD/DVD cable to the drive and system board. To locate the systemboard connectors see "System Board Components" on page 103.

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