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Optical Bay Latch

Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m Service Manual

  Removing the Optical Bay Latch

  Replacing the Optical Bay Latch

Removing the Optical Bay Latch

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

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Before Working Inside Your Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the battery.
   
   
2. Remove the memory module.
   
   
3. Remove the Mini PCI card, if present.
   
   
4. Remove the modem card, if present.
   
   
5. Remove the hard drive.
   
   
6. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
7. Remove the display module.
   
   
8. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
9. Remove the system board.
   
   
10. On the inside of the bottom case, use your fingers to unhook the latch from the bottom case and the snap tabs, catching the optical release button on the outside of the bottom case.
    
    

1	optical lock latch
2	spring
3	bottom case
4	optical-latch release button

Replacing the Optical Bay Latch

1. Snap in the new latch button from behind the bottom case, making certain that the snap tabs are fully engaged in the latch.
   
   

NOTE: The optical latch release has springs and should be installed on the bottom case.

2. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
   
   

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