Dell XPS 8700 Owner's Manual - Page 46

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 You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Gently slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay through the front of the computer. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis. 4 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive. Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 23. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16. 46 | 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 You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Gently slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay through the front of the
computer.
2
Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis.
3
Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.
4
Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 23.
2
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.