Dell Inspiron M731R Inspiron 17 M731R Owners Manual - Page 14

Removing the Optical Drive, Prerequisites, Procedure

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Removing 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" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 1 2 1 screw 2 optical-drive assembly 14 | Removing the Optical Drive

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Removing the Optical Drive
Removing 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" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12.
Procedure
1
Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
2
Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
1
screw
2
optical-drive assembly
2
1