Replacing the optical drive, Procedure, Postrequisites – Dell Inspiron M521R (5525, Mid 2012) User Manual
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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
2
optical drive
3
optical-drive bracket
4
screws (2)
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2
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