Replacing the optical drive – Dell Studio XPS 8100 (Late 2009) User Manual

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7.

Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.

 

Replacing the Optical Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive.

 

3.

Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer.

 

4.

Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the screw holes in the drive panel.

 

5.

Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel.

 

6.

Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see

System Board Components

).


 

7.

Replace the front bezel (see

Replacing the Front Bezel

).


 

8.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).


 

9.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

1

screws (2)

2

optical drive

3

drive panel

4

data cable

5

SATA connector

6

power cable

1

screw

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