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Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove the optical disc drive from your device.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Place the laptop facedown with the battery facing you.

    • Push the switch above the battery to the right and hold it in that position.

    • Lift the battery using the grip on the top and remove it from its socket.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the JIS #1 8mm screw from above the upper right corner of where the battery was.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 1501 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the optical drive out.

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Conclusion

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

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