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Optical Drive
Dell™ XPS™ L501X 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 battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
4.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
5.
Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
6.
Using a plastic scribe, push the optical drive bracket to slide the optical drive out.
7.
Slide the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the new optical drive from its packaging.
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
1
optical drive
2
screw
3
plastic scribe
4
optical-drive bracket
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