Removing an optical drive, Replacing or adding an optical drive – Dell Vostro 410 (Late 2008) User Manual

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Removing an Optical Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before Working on Your Computer

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Remove the bezel (see

Replacing the Bezel

).


 

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.

Remove the two screws securing the optical drive.

 

7.

Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.

 

8.

If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see

Replacing the Drive Panel Insert

).


 

9.

Replace the bezel (see

Replacing the Bezel

).


 

10.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

11.

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

 

12.

Configure the drives in system setup (see

Entering System Setup

).

 

Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before Working on Your Computer

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Remove the bezel (see

Removing the Bezel

).

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

1

screws (2)

2

screw holes (4)

3

optical drive

4

data cable

5

power cable

 

 

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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