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Optical Drive
Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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. |
Removing the Optical Drive
- Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
- Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Removing the
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover).
- Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
- Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
- Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
- Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the
computer base.
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optical drive
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M2 x 3-mm screw (2)
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cable connector
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- Slide the drive at an angle toward the side of the computer.
- Remove the cable connector from the back of the drive.
- Lift the drive out of the computer base.
Replacing the Optical Drive
- Connect the cable connector to the back of the drive.
- Place the drive back in position and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws
that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
- Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
- Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
- Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
- Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see Replacing the
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover).
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