Removing the optical-drive connector board
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the optical drive.
2. Remove the base cover.
Procedure
NOTE: Applicable only for computers that are shipped with optical drive.
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the optical-drive connector-board cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the optical-drive connector board to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the optical-drive connector board along with the cable off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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