Dell Inspiron Small Desktop 3647 Inspiron 3647 Owners Manual - Page 29

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 You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the fan shroud. See "Removing the Fan Shroud" on page 14. 3 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 23. 4 Remove the drive cage. See "Removing the Drive Cage" on page 26. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage. 2 Slide the optical drive out of the drive cage. 3 Set aside the optical drive. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 optical drive 2 drive cage Removing the Optical Drive | 29

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Removing the Optical Drive
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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 You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 12.
2
Remove the fan shroud. See "Removing the Fan Shroud" on page 14.
3
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 23.
4
Remove the drive cage. See "Removing the Drive Cage" on page 26.
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage.
2
Slide the optical drive out of the drive cage.
3
Set aside the optical drive.
1
screws (4)
2
drive cage
3
optical drive
1
2
3