Replacing the optical drive – Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) User Manual
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CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE
Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page
10.
Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page
11.
Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover”
12.
on page 31).
Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
13.
Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memory Module(s)” on
14.
page 23).
Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page
15.
18).
Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on
16.
page 14).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page
17.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the computer.
Replacing the Optical Drive
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page
1.
6.
Connect the optical-drive cable to the optical drive.
2.
Replace the five screws that secure the optical drive to the optical-drive
3.
bracket.
Place the optical drive in the computer base.
4.
Slide the optical-drive cable into the system board connector and push
5.
down the connector latch to secure the cable to the connector.
Replace the three screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
6.
Replace the input/output board (see “Replacing the Input/Output Board” on
7.
Replace the display assembly (see “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page
8.
75).
Replace the magnesium cover (see “Replacing the Magnesium Cover” on
9.