Dell Alienware X51 R3 Alienware-x51-r3 Service Manual - Page 27

Replacing the optical drive, Procedure, Post-requisites

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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 working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the optical drive into the drive cage. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the drive cage. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage. 4 Slide and place the drive cage into the chassis. 5 Connect the optical-drive data and power cable to the optical drive. 6 Replace the screw that secures the drive cage to the chassis. Post-requisites Replace the side panel. 27

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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 working inside your computer
.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in
After working inside your computer
. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Slide the optical drive into the drive cage.
2
Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the drive
cage.
3
Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage.
4
Slide and place the drive cage into the chassis.
5
Connect the optical-drive data and power cable to the optical drive.
6
Replace the screw that secures the drive cage to the chassis.
Post-requisites
Replace the
side panel
.
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