Dell 1440 Laptop User Manual


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Optical Drive
Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
4. Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to remove the optical drive from the optical drive bay.
5. Slide the optical drive out of the optical drive bay.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it is fully seated.
2. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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optical drive
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screw
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notch
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plastic scribe
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