Dell Inspiron 17 7746 Service Manual - Page 18

Replacing the Optical Drive, Procedure, Postrequisites

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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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Connect the optical-drive bezel to the optical-drive. 2 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the optical drive. 3 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical drive bay. 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the memory-module cover. Postrequisites Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12. 18 | Replacing the Optical Drive

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Replacing the Optical Drive
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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Connect the optical-drive bezel to the optical-drive.
2
Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the
optical drive.
3
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
4
Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical drive bay.
5
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
6
Replace the memory-module cover.
Postrequisites
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12.