92 Installing System ComponentsOptical DriveAn optional DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides into the front paneland connects to the SATA controller on the system board.NOTE: DVD devices are data only.Removing an Optical DriveCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized inyour product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone serviceand support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell isnot covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions thatcame with the product.1 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" onpage 81.2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from its electrical outlet.3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 82.4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.Note the routing of the power and data cables underneath the tabs on thechassis as you remove them from the system board and drive. Route thesecables properly when you replace them to prevent them from beingpinched or crimped.5 To remove the drive, pull the release latch and lift and angle the drive torelease it from the notch on the metal standoffs. Lift the drive out of thechassis. See Figure 3-9.6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 83.7 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" onpage 81.
