Removing the optical driveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Topics:• Prerequisites• ProcedurePrerequisites1 Remove the right-side cover.2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in “Removing the power-supply unit”.Procedure1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.2 Pull the release tab on the optical-drive cage towards the bottom of the computer.3 Push to slide out the optical drive through the front of the computer.818 Removing the optical drive
