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 Optical Drive
Dell™Inspiron™1210ServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
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Removing the Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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5. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
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6. Lift the optical drive out of the computer base.
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7. Pull the connector away from the back of the optical drive.
Replacing the Optical Drive
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1. Attach the connector to the back of the optical drive.
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2. Replace the optical drive and the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
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3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display).
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6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
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M2 x 3-mm screws (4)
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optical drive