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Optical Drive

Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual

  Removing the Optical Drive

  Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

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

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Turn the computer over.
   
   
3. Remove the device security screw, if installed.
   
   
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.
   
   

Replacing the Optical Drive

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

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Slide the optical drive into the bay.
   
   
3. Turn the computer over.
   
   
4. Replace and tighten the device security screw, as needed.
   
   

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