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Vostro 3710 Service Manual

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Installing the optical drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

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

Installing the optical drive

Steps

  1. Align the optical drive bezel to the optical drive and snap the bezel onto the optical drive.
    NOTE:Start from the edge of the bezel with the smaller securing tabs and snap them into place.
  2. Slide the optical drive into the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
  3. Replace the (M2x3) screw that secures the optical drive to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.

Next steps

  1. Install the HDD and ODD cage.
  2. Install the 3.5-inch hard drive.
  3. Install the front cover.
  4. Install the left-side cover.
  5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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