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Optical Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual

  Removing the Optical Drive

  Replacing the 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.
   
   
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.
   
   
5. Slide the optical drive out of the bay.
   
   

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optical drive

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locking screw

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notch

Replacing the Optical Drive

1. Slide the optical drive into the bay.
   
   
2. Replace and tighten the locking screw.
   
   

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