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Optical Drive
Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
6. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
7. Slide the drive at an angle toward the side of the computer.
8. Remove the cable connector from the back of the drive.
9. Lift the drive out of the computer base.
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Connect the cable connector to the back of the drive.
2. Place the drive back in position and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base.
3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
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optical drive
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M2 x 3-mm screw (2)
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cable connector