Figure 34. Removing the optical drive
NOTE:
If optical drive is not being replaced, install optical drive blank.
Next steps
Replace the optical
drive.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Only slim 9.5 mm SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive can be installed in your system. External optical drives
can be connected through USB ports.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in
3.
Remove the front
bezel.
4. If installed,
Remove the optical drive
Steps
1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the system.
2. Slide the optical drive into the slot until the release tab snaps into place.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
blank.
system.