Dell D15S, Service Manual

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Steps
1. Connect the power and SATA cables to the optical drive while holding the bracket upside down.
2. Hold the bracket upright and align the mounting points with the ones on the chassis.
3. Push the bracket until the assembly is secured onto the chassis.
4. Move the lock handle from the locking mechanism towards the right to lock the bracket in place.
5. Route the optical drive's power and data cables through the routing guide on the bracket.
6. Route the hard-drive power and SATA cables through the routing guide on the lock.
Next steps
1. Install the 2.5/3.5-inch hard-drive caddy .
2. Install the front bezel .
3. Install the side cover .
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer .
Removing the slim optical-drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the side cover .
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