Dell OptiPlex 3046 Small Form Factor Owners Manual - Page 13

Installing the optical drive

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5 To remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage: a Press the optical drive release latch [1] and slide the optical drive forward. [2] b Remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage [3]. Installing the optical drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the optical drive cage. 2 Align the tabs on the optical cage with the slots on the computer. 3 Lower the optical drive cage into the computer and lock the latch. 4 Connect the data and power cables to the optical drive. 5 Install the: a hard drive assembly b front bezel c cover 6 Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing and installing components 13

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5
To remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage:
a
Press the optical drive release latch [1] and slide the optical drive forward. [2]
b
Remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage [3].
Installing the optical drive
1
Slide the optical drive into the optical drive cage.
2
Align the tabs on the optical cage with the slots on the computer.
3
Lower the optical drive cage into the computer and lock the latch.
4
Connect the data and power cables to the optical drive.
5
Install the:
a
hard drive assembly
b
front bezel
c
cover
6
Follow the procedure in
After Working Inside Your Computer
.
Removing and installing components
13