Dell Alienware 18 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 24)

24 | 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 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the interposer to the optical drive.
2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical
drive and replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
3 Align the slot on the optical drive with the alignment posts on computer base and
place the optical drive in the computer base.
4 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
5 Connect the optical-drive cable to its connector on the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 17.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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