Replacing the optical drive
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Procedure
1
Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on
the optical drive.
2
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
3
Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-
drive assembly and snap it into place.
4
Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay and align the
screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the
display-assembly base.
5
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the display-
assembly base.
6
Connect the power and data cable to the optical-drive assembly.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
back cover
.
2
Replace the
stand assembly
.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 24 3000 series
Page 15: ...4 Lift the stand off the back cover 1 stand 2 stand bracket 3 screws 2 4 back cover 15 ...
Page 18: ...2 Lift the back cover off the computer 1 display bezel 2 back cover 3 plastic scribe 18 ...
Page 72: ...1 display assembly 72 ...
Page 78: ...15 Replace the optical drive 16 Replace the back cover 17 Replace the stand assembly 78 ...
