Dell Inspiron 3580, Service Manual

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Removing the optical drive
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Procedure
NOTE: Applicable only for computers that are shipped with optical drive.
1 Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
2 Using a screwdriver, push the optical drive through the slot to release the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
3 Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
4 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
5 Remove the optical-drive bracket from optical drive.
6 Pull the optical-drive bezel carefully to remove it from the optical drive.
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