Dell XPS 430 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 23)

Replacing Drives: Dell XPS 430 Service Manual
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1 optical drive 2 shoulder screws (3)
c. Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position.
d. Connect the power cable and the optical drive data cable to the drive.
e. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
8. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel ).
9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
10. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
11. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" in the Quick Reference
Guide).
Replacing a Media Card Reader
NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables
correctly. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel ).