Dell Inspiron 3670 Service Manual - Page 31

Removing the optical drive, Prerequisites, Procedure, steps

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18 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. 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. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. Procedure 1 Disconnect the optical-drive data cable and power cable from the optical-drive assembly. 2 Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the optical-drive assembly to the chassis. 3 Slide and remove the optical-drive assembly from its slot on the chassis. 4 Insert a pin into the optical-drive emergency eject pinhole to release the optical-drive tray. 5 Gently pull to open the optical-drive tray from the optical-drive assembly. Removing the optical drive 31

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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
. 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
.
Topics:
Prerequisites
Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the
computer cover
.
Procedure
1
Disconnect the optical-drive data cable and power cable from the optical-drive assembly.
2
Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the optical-drive assembly to the chassis.
3
Slide and remove the optical-drive assembly from its slot on the chassis.
4
Insert a pin into the optical-drive emergency eject pinhole to release the optical-drive tray.
5
Gently pull to open the optical-drive tray from the optical-drive assembly.
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