Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) User Manual

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2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

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.

 

4.

Disconnect the optical drive data cable from the system board connector.

 

5.

Disconnect the power cable and the optical drive data cable from the back of the drive.

 

6.

If you are replacing the optical drive, see

Optical Drive

.


 

7.

If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert.

 

8.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

9.

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

 

10.

Configure the drives in system setup (see

Entering System Setup

).

 

Installing an Optical 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.

 

2.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

3.

If you are replacing an optical drive, remove the shoulder screws from the existing drive and attach the screws to the replacement drive.

 

4.

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.

c.

 

Insert the three shoulder screws into the sides of the new drive and tighten them.

.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

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drive release latch

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optical drive

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