1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the optical drive.
Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the
system board and the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent
them from being pinched or crimped.
2. To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
3. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the optical-drive slot.
4. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical-drive blank.
Figure 26. Removing and installing an ultra slim optical drive
1. optical drive 2. data cable
3. power cable 4. release tab
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing an ultra slim optical drive
Prerequisites
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. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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