Dell Dimension 3100C - Manual (Page 82)

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Removing and Installing Parts
Removing a DVD Drive
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and
the cable connectors.
2 Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to
remove the drive from the computer.
3 Disconnect the power and DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
Installing a DVD Drive
1 Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your
computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.
2 If you are installing a new drive:
a Press the two snaps on the top of the drive-panel insert and rotate the insert toward the front of
the computer.
b Remove the three shoulder screws from the drive-panel insert.
1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive
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