Dell Inspiron 1721 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 141)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam
packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
Optical Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Removing the Optical Drive
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 135.
2 Turn the computer over.
3 Remove the locking screw from the optical drive.
4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to release the optical drive from
the bay.
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