Dell Inspiron 15 Intel Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageOptical DriveDell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service ManualRemoving the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.5. Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to remove the optical drive from the optical drive bay.6. Slide the optical drive out of the optical drive bay.Replacing the Optical Drive1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it is fully seated.3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.4. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™is not covered by your warranty.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.1 optical drive 2 screw3 plastic scribe 4 notch