Optical drive, Removing the optical drive – Dell Studio 1450 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
4.
Remove the memory modules (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
5.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
6.
Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
7.
Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
8.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
9.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
10.
Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the system board.
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:
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 your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
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