Installation and Service Manual

Table Of Contents
Figure 34. Removing the optical drive
NOTE: If optical drive is not being replaced, install optical drive blank.
Next steps
Replace the optical drive.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Only slim 9.5 mm SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive can be installed in your system. External optical drives
can be connected through USB ports.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. If installed, Remove the optical drive blank.
Steps
1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the system.
2. Slide the optical drive into the slot until the release tab snaps into place.
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Installing and removing system components