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 Optical Drive

Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual

Removing the Optical Drive Assembly

Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly

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Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.

Removing the Optical Drive Assembly

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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.

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2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see Opening the Display).

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3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the keyboard aside.

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4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see Removing the Cosmetic Covers).

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5. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).

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6. Remove the optical drive assembly from the top cover by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the end caps.

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7. While holding the optical drive assembly and the top cover together, turn the top cover over.

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8. Disconnect and untape the disk sensor cable from the top cover.

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9. Rotate the swing arm on the top cover toward the optical drive assembly to put the optical drive in the "Open" position.

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return

to the computer.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them

or placing heavy objects on top of them.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.

optical drive assembly

M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

top cover

end caps

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