Dell Studio XPS 1640 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageOptical DriveDell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service ManualRemoving the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).3. Turn the computer over and remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.4. Turn the computer top side up and remove the three screws that secure the optical drive to the system board.5. Lift the optical drive off the computer.6. Detach the interposer from the optical drive.CAUTION: 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.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (suchas the back panel) on the computer.NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is notcovered by your warranty.NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside thecomputer.1 optical drive 2 screws (3)