Dell Alienware M18x R2 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 64)

66 | 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 9. 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 bracket with the alignment posts on computer
base and place the optical-drive assembly in the computer base.
4 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
5 Adhere the optical-drive cable to the computer base, slide the cable into the
connector on the system board, and press down on the connector latch to secure the
cable.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the I/O board. See “Replacing the I/O Board” on page 62.
2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
3 Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.
4 Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.
5 Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.
6 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
8 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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