Dell Studio XPS 1340, Service Manual

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Optical Drive
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).
3. Turn the computer over and remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over and remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the system board.
5. Lift the optical drive off the computer.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface
(such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is
not covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer ) before working
inside the computer.
1 screws (2) 2 optical drive
3 interposer