Back to Contents PageOptical DriveDell™ Inspiron™ One 19 Service ManualRemoving the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the I/O cover (see Removing the I/O Cover).3. Remove the computer stand (see Removing the Computer Stand).4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.5. Push the optical drive to release 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 procedures in Before You Begin.2. Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay.3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.4. Replace the computer stand (see Replacing the Computer Stand).5. Replace the I/O cover (see Replacing the I/O 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).1 screw 2 optical driveCAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so mayresult in damage to the computer.