Optical Drive (Optional)Removing The Optical DriveCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. If installed, remove the front bezel.2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.3. Open the system.4. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the optical drive.Note the routing of the power/data cable on the side on the system as you remove them from the system board anddrive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched orcrimped.5. To remove the optical drive, press down and push the blue release tab toward the front of the system.6. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the drive bay.7. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank.8. Close the system.9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.10. If applicable, install the front bezel.Figure 25. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive1. optical drive2. power and data cable3. release tab53
