User Guide

110 Installing System Components
Figure 3-16. Removing the Optical Drive
Installing an Optical Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1 Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front
Bezel."
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System."
4 To remove the optical drive blank, press down on the blue release tab at
the back of the blank and push the blank out of the system.
5 Align the optical drive with its opening in the front panel.
6 Slide in the optical drive until the latch snaps into place.
7 Connect the cable connector labeled OPTICAL to the back of the drive.
1 optical drive 2 drive cable
3 release latch
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