78 Adding Partsw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAdding a Second CD or DVD DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow thesafety instructions on page 9.NOTE: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. Afteryou install a drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installingand using the drive software.1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 30).2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer andattached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,turn them off now.NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and thenunplug it from the network wall jack.3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, andthen press the power button to ground the system board.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer fromthe electrical outlet before opening the cover.5 Remove the computer cover (see page 71).NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching anunpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harminternal components.6 Release and remove the front panel:a Push the release lever to release the top tab.b Reach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you to release it (themiddle tab releases automatically).c Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.
