Installing Dell Dimension 4600 Optical Drive

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This is a repair guide for the Dell Dimension 4600 Optical Drive.

  • Author: Eugene
  • Time required: 10 to 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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Use this guide to replace the optical drive in your computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Side Panel  ¶ 

  • Locate the case cover latch on the back of the computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Using your index finger, slide and hold the cover latch down.

  • While holding the latch down, place your other hand flat on the side of the case and firmly shift the side panel to the left until it disengages.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Grab the edge of the panel and slide it away from the case until it is removed.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Optical Drive  ¶ 

  • Locate the Optical Drive by finding it externally on the case.

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  • Press and hold the two levers located behind the front panel.

  • While holding the levers down, swing open the front panel.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Swing the front of the case open until it separates from the main case.

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  • Lay the computer flat on it's side so that you are looking down on all of the components.

  • Locate the Drive 1 cable and where it is connected to the motherboard.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Grasp the end of the Drive 1 cable connected to the motherboard and firmly pull upwards until it is removed.

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