Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Optical Drive

Replace the optical drive in the Dell Inspiron 1525 optical drive.

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Use this guide to replace the optical drive in your Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

  • Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the cover that has the heatsink by unscrewing 9 screws highlighted in red

  • These screws are all captive except the screw with a lock by it

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Optical Drive  ¶ 

  • Remove the 5.75 mm #1 Phillips screw securing the optical drive.

  • Pull the optical drive straight from the laptop.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Dell Inspiron 1525 device page.

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