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Replacing the optical drive, Procedure, Postrequisites – Dell Inspiron M521R (5525, Mid 2012) User Manual

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| Optical Drive

3

Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly.

4

Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

5

Remove the optical-drive bracket.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Procedure

1

Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the
optical drive.

2

Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

3

Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-drive
assembly and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.

4

Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.

5

Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1

Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.

2

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

3

Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.

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optical-drive bezel

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optical drive

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optical-drive bracket

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screws (2)

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