Optical drive, Removing the optical drive, Replacing the optical drive – Dell Latitude E6500 (Mid 2008) User Manual
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Optical Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ E6500 Service Manual
The optical drive bay supports either an optical drive, a second hard drive, or an air bay for travel.
Removing the Optical Drive
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working on Your Computer
.
2.
Close the display and turn the computer over.
3.
Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see
Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly
).
4.
If a security screw is in place, remove it from the drive.
5.
Push the drive lever in to release it.
6.
Pull the drive out of the optical bay.
Replacing the Optical Drive
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1.
Slide the drive in the optical bay.
2.
Push the release latch in to secure the drive.
3.
If a security screw was removed, replace the security screw.
4.
Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see
Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly
).
5.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
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NOTE:
The optical drive security screw is optional and may not be installed on your computer.
1 media bay 2 optical drive
3 drive lever 4 security screw (optional)
NOTE:
The optical drive security screw is optional and may not be installed on your computer.