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Cd/dvd drive, Removing a cd/dvd drive – Dell Dimension E521 User Manual

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Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging.

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Remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new Media Card Reader.

 

5.

Gently slide the Media Card Reader into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.

Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected.

 

6.

Connect the USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the USB connector on the system board (see

System Board Components

).

 

7.

Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip.

 

8.

Replace the computer cover (see

Installing the Computer Cover

).


 

9.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

 

CD/DVD Drive

 

 

 

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Remove the drive panel (see

Removing the Drive Panel

).


 

4.

Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive and the system board.

.

1

Media Card Reader

2

USB cable

3

USB connector

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing 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 chassis.