Dell Studio XPS 8000 (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 22)

2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel ).
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel.
6. Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it
aside. You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at a later time.
1 screws (2) 2 optical drive
3 drive panel 4 SATA connector
5 data cable 6 power cable