Optical drive – Dell Precision T7400 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on
installing any software required for drive operation.
14 Enter system setup and select the appropriate USB for FlexBay option
(see "System Setup" on page 75).
15 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123).
Optical Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
computer.
Removing an Optical Drive
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 139.
CAUTION:
Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight of 55
lbs) and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift,
move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid
injury; avoid bending over while lifting. See your
Product Information Guide for
other important safety information.
CAUTION:
The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure
maximum system stability. Failure to install the stand could result in the computer
tipping over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
3 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 246).
4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive.
5 If you are removing your only IDE optical drive and will not replace it at
this time, disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it aside.
If you are removing a SATA optical drive and not replacing it, disconnect
the SATA data cable from the system board.