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Optical Drive, Removing an Optical Drive

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Optical Drive A slimline 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 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 52. 3 Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive. NOTE: 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. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 4 Pull the release latch to the unlock position. Lift the drive to release it from the notch on the metal standoffs. 5 Lift the drive out of the chassis. See Figure 2-4. 6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53. 54 Installing System Components

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54
Installing System Components
Optical Drive
A slimline
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
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 52.
3
Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive.
NOTE:
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. You must
route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from
being pinched or crimped.
4
Pull the release latch to the unlock position. Lift the drive to release it
from the notch on the metal standoffs.
5
Lift the drive out of the chassis. See
Figure 2-4
.
6
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53.