Dell L701X Laptop User Manual


 
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Optical Drive
Dell™XPS™L701XServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
6. Slide the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.
3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
4. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
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: 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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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screw
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optical drive
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base cover