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Optical drive, Removing the optical drive – Dell XPS M1530 (M1530, Late 2007) User Manual

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Optical Drive

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Optical Drive

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the

back panel) on the computer.

Removing the Optical Drive

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see "Removing the

Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 45).

3 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55).
4 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on

page 63).

5 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 75).
6 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the

computer base.