Dell Inspiron 518 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 15)

4. Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive.
5. Remove the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the chassis.
6. Slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the computer.
7. If you are not replacing the drive:
a. Replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert ).
b. Go to step 12 .
8. Gently slide the drive into place.
9. Align the screw holes in the CD/DVD drive with the screw holes in the CD/DVD drive bay.
10. Replace and tighten the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the chassis.
11. Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).
13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
14. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Replacing a Media Card Reader
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel )
1 custom
screws (2)
2 screw holes in the
CD/DVD drive bay
3 system board connector (any
available connector SATA0 -
SATA3)
4 power
cable
5 data cable 6 CD/DVD drive
NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system
board and set it aside.
NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive
operation.