Installing Dell Inspiron 8600 CD-Rom Drive

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If the CD-Rom drive will not open or is functioning improperly, follow the steps below.

  • Author: Brian Murphy
  • Time required: 5-10 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This guide will show you how to remove the CD-Rom Drive and replace it with a properly functioning one.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — CD-Rom Drive  ¶ 

  • Locate and remove the screw that secures the CD-Rom Drive.

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  • Push the button on the lower right hand side of the CD-Rom drive component.

  • The button should pop out.

  • Then pull out the CD-Rom Drive from there.

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

For more information, check out the Dell Inspiron 8600 device page.

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