Dell XPS 8300 (Late 2010) - Manual (Page 50)

50 Drives
10 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "System
Setup Utility" on page 103).
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17).
3 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).
4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the 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.
5 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.
6 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
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