Dell XPS 14Z (L412z): Optical Drive
Optical Drive: Dell XPS 14Z (L412z)
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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
www.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).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).
3
Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).
4
Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the palm-rest
assembly.
5
Slide the optical-drive assembly to the side to release it from the bracket
and tabs on the palm-rest assembly.
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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.
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Replacing the Optical Drive
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Place the optical-drive bracket in position.
3
Replace the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
4
Slide the optical-drive assembly into the bracket and tabs on the palm-rest
assembly.
5
Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the palm-rest
assembly.
6
Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
7
Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 12).
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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