Removing The Optical Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 15-5551 Service Manual

Removing the optical drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

Remove the battery.

Procedure

1 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the
computer base.
2 Using a plastic scribe, push the optical drive through the slot to release
the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
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computer. After working inside your
After working inside your