Alienware Area-51 ALX, Service Manual

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Replacing the Optical Drive
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive.
2. Replace the screws that secures the optical drive to the optical-drive bracket.
3. Align the screw holes on the optical-drive assembly with the screw holes on the chassis.
4. Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bay assembly to the chassis.
5. Plug the power cable and data cable to the optical drive.
Post-requisites
1. Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the Side Panels ”.
2. Replace the stability foot .
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