Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement

Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement

Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement Optical Drive (CD, DVD)

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Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement

INTRODUCTION Replace the Optical Drive in the computer tower to allow the Optiplex to read CD's and DVD's

TOOLS: Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)

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Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement

Step 1 — Optical Drive 

Position the tower with the Optical Drive facing upward.

Step 2

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Remove the small black screw connecting the Optical Drive to the computer.

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Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement

Step 3 

There is a little blue tab you have to disengage, inside of the case, to be able to pull the DVD drive out. Simply pull it up to release the DVD.

Step 4

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Press on the drive release button.

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Dell Optiplex SX280 Optical Drive Replacement

Step 5 

Pull Optical Drive out of the computer.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-26 06:39:05 AM.

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