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Optical Drive: Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual
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Optical Drive
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive Assembly
Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the
computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.
Removing the Optical Drive Assembly
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
, including removing the system battery.
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
).
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the
keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
).
6. Remove the optical drive assembly from the top cover by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the end caps.
1
optical drive assembly
2
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3
top cover