Dell Inspiron 14z N411z: Optical Drive

Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 14z N411z

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Optical Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,

see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your

computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a

connector on your computer).

Removing the Optical Drive

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2

Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.

3

Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15.

4

Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer

base.

5

Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.

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1 optical-drive assembly 2 computer base

3 screw

6

Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical

drive.

7

Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.

8

Gently pry out the tabs on the optical-drive bezel and remove the bezel

from the optical-drive assembly.

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3

2

1

1 optical-drive bezel 2 optical drive

3 optical-drive bracket 4 screws (2)

Replacing the Optical Drive

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2

Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive

and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.

3

Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on

the optical drive.

4

Replace the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical

drive.

5

Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay.

6

Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer

base.

7

Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16.

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4

8

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no

stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to

the computer.

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