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Replacing an optical drive – Dell Inspiron 537s (Mid 2009) User Manual

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6.

Replace the front bezel (see

Replacing the Front Bezel

).


 

7.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).


 

8.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

 

9.

Configure the drives in system setup (see

System Setup Options

).

 

Replacing an Optical Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Remove the front bezel (see

Removing the Front Bezel

).


 

4.

If not present, attach the two shoulder screws to the optical drive.

 

5.

Gently slide the optical drive into place.

 

6.

Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.

 

7.

Connect the data cable to the system board connector.

 

8.

Replace the front bezel (see

Replacing the Front Bezel

).


 

9.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).


 

10.

Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

 

11.

Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see

Entering System Setup

).

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1 data cable

2 power cable 3 securing tab

4 shoulder screws (2) 5 optical drive    

NOTE:

The location of the connectors may vary depending on your system type. For more information, see

System Board Components

.