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Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

This repair process includes the removal of small pieces from the computer, therefore you should have a place to store all the small removable screws. This will make the repair process quicker and easier.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn off notebook

    • Set the notebook upside down with the battery facing away from you.

    • Locate the unlock and release sliding tabs on the bottom right and left hand corners of the battery respectively.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the right tab to the right to unlock the battery.

    • Slide and hold the the left tab to the left to release the battery from the unit.

    • Finally, remove the battery by sliding it away from the unit and yourself.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the four tabs along the top edge of the keyboard.

    • Using the spudger, push the tabs away from the keyboard and pull the keyboard up away from the laptop.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the keyboard forward towards the screen to release the bottom tabs.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the board up and locate the connecting cable.

    • Gently pull the end of the cable free from the port on the laptop.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Locate and remove the 4mm Phillips #00 mounting screw.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3520 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Push the optical drive from the inside a little bit to dislodge it.

    • Grab the drive with your hand from the outside and slide it free.

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Conclusion

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

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...screaming.....i love my dell 3520 it is awesome, it is still holding up.."hooray!!!!

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