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Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the interposer to the optical drive.
2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical
drive and replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
3 Align the slot on the optical-drive bracket with the alignment posts on computer
chassis and secure the optical-drive assembly in place.
4 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
5 Slide the optical drive cable into the connector on the system board and press down
on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequsites
1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 72.
2 Replace the palm rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly" on page 66.
3 Replace the status light board. See "Replacing the Status Light Board" on page 63.
4 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 60.
5 Replace the power button board. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on
page 56.
6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 48.
7 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 44.
8 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
9 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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