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Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement

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  1. Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Lay the Dell Optiplex GX260 down on a clean flat surface with the rear towards you.

    • Push the oval shaped buttons located on the top and bottom of the PC simultaneously and lift the case straight up.

    • Note: Some force may be required to push in the oval buttons open the PC case.

  2. Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Identify the optical drive in the case.

    • Remove the analog audio cable from the optical drive.

    • Remove the IDE cable form the optical drive by pulling straight up on the orange plastic tab..

    • Remove the power cable from the optical drive.

  3. Dell OptiPlex GX260 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Push the two green tabs toward each other to release the optical drive and lift it out.

Conclusion

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

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