Service Manual

Removing the optical drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before

working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow

the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/

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Prerequisites

Remove the battery.

Procedure

1 Remove the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base

cover.

2 Using a plastic scribe, push to release the optical-drive assembly from the

optical-drive bay.