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Optical Drive, Removing an Optical Drive

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Optical Drive An optional DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides into the front panel and connects to the SATA controller on the system board. NOTE: DVD devices are data only. Removing an Optical Drive 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 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81. 2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 82. 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. Note the routing of the power and data cables underneath the tabs on the chassis as you remove them from the system board and drive. Route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 5 To remove the drive, pull the release latch and lift and angle the drive to release it from the notch on the metal standoffs. Lift the drive out of the chassis. See Figure 3-9. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83. 7 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 81. 92 Installing System Components

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Installing System Components
Optical Drive
An optional DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
optical drive slides into the front panel
and connects to the SATA controller on the system board.
NOTE:
DVD devices are data only.
Removing an Optical Drive
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
If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 81.
2
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 82.
4
Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
Note the routing of the power and data cables underneath the tabs on the
chassis as you remove them from the system board and drive. Route these
cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being
pinched or crimped.
5
To remove the drive, pull the release latch and lift and angle the drive to
release it from the notch on the metal standoffs. Lift the drive out of the
chassis. See
Figure 3-9
.
6
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83.
7
If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on
page 81.