Dell Vostro 1700 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 159)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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3 Remove the locking screw from the optical drive.
4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to release the optical drive from the
bay.
Hinge Cover
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
1 optical drive 2 notch
3 device security screw
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