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Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Optical Drive.

What you need

  1. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the left and the right battery release latches to the unlock position.

  2. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.

  3. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Loosen the Screw: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the screw that secures the memory door.

  5. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Removing the Memory Door: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pry up the memory door near the screw hole, lift and remove it.

    • If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

  6. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.

  7. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Prying the Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pry the optical drive out of the computer.

  8. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket.

  9. Dell Vostro 3450 Optical Drive Replacement, Removing the Optical Drive: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive module.

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