Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement

ID: 72750

Description: The instructions in this guide will cover the...

Steps:

  1. Shut down the computer and turn it upside down.
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  3. Slide both of the battery release latches on the bottom of the device in towards the center of the computer.
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  5. Slide and lift the battery up and out from the device.
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  7. Remove the 5 mm Phillips # 0 screw in the middle of the device.
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  9. Remove the module cover pressing in the release tabs and pulling the cover up and away from the base of the device.
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  11. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole and slide the optical drive away from the center of the device. This will slide the optical assembly out from the side of the device.
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  13. Slide the optical drive assembly the rest of the way out of the device.
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