Optical drive, Removing the optical drive – Dell Alienware M17x R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13).
3 Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door"
4 Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control
5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55).
6 Remove the power button board (see "Removing the Power Button Board"
7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
8 Remove the status light board (see "Removing the Status Light Board" on
9 Remove the palm rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm Rest Assembly"
10 Remove the speakers (see "Removing the Speakers" on page 87).