Installing System Components 103Optical Drive (Optional)An optional slimline SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides intothe front panel and connects to the SATA controller on the system board.NOTE: The twelve–hard-drive systems support only an external USB optical drive.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 service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that camewith the product.1 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" onpage 86.2 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 87.4 Disconnect the optical drive cable from the back of the drive.Note the routing of the optical drive cable underneath the tabs on thesystem chassis as you remove them from the system board and drive.You must route these cables properly when you replace them to preventthe cables from being pinched or crimped.5 To remove the drive, press down the blue release tab at the back of theoptical drive and gently push the drive out of the system. See Figure 3-14.6 If you are not adding a new optical drive, replace the optical drive insert.
