Dell OptiPlex GX280 - Manual (Page 346)

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
opening the cover.
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Disconnect the power and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
3. Remove the CD/DVD drive by sliding and holding the drive release latch downward. Then, slide the drive out of the
computer.
1 CD/DVD drive
2 release tab
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. If you are replacing a CD/DVD drive, remove the shoulder screws from the old drive and attach the screws to the
replacement drive.
3. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive, remove the drive-panel insert, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of
the drive panel insert, and attach the screws to the new drive.