Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Removing and Installing Parts
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 101).
3 If you are installing a new drive, 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.
4 If you are installing a new drive, remove the drive panel insert (see
"Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 125).
5 Remove three shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and
attach the screws to the new drive.
6 Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position.
7 Connect the power cable to the drive and the CD/DVD cable to the drive
and system board. To locate the systemboard connectors see "System
Board Components" on page 103.
1
CD/DVD drive
2
shoulder screws (3)
1
2
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