Dell XPS 8500 manual Replacing the Optical Drive, Secondary Optical-Drive Prerequisites

Replacing the Optical Drive

1Gently slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay through the front of the computer.

2Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis.

3Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.

4Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.

Postrequisites

1Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25.

2Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33.

Secondary Optical-Drive

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23.

2Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.

Optical Drive(s)

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