Vostro 3710 Service Manual

Removing the optical drive

NOTE:Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may not have an optical drive installed.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the optical drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the optical drive

Place the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket on a flat surface to locate the (M2x3) screw.
Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the optical drive to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
Slide the optical drive out from the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
Turn over and place the optical drive on a flat surface.
Use a pin or any similar tool with a pointed end, and insert the pointed end into the optical-drive emergency eject pinhole to eject the optical drive tray.
Use the end of a plastic scribe to push out and unlock the first securing tab of the optical drive bezel.
Pull the optical drive bezel gently to release the two remaining securing tabs of the optical bezel.