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Dell Dimension 4600 Optical Drive Replacement

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Use this guide to replace the optical drive in your Dell Dimension 4600.

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  1. Dell Dimension 4600 Optical Drive Replacement, Side Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the case cover latch on the back of the computer.

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    • Using your index finger, slide and hold the cover latch down.

    • While holding the latch down, place your other hand flat on the side of the case and firmly shift the side panel to the left until it disengages.

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    • Grab the edge of the panel and slide it away from the case until it is removed.

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    • Locate the Optical Drive by finding it externally on the case.

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    • Press and hold the three levers located behind the front panel.

    • While holding the levers down, swing open the front panel.

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    • Swing the front of the case open until it separates from the main case.

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    • Lay the computer flat on it's side so that you are looking down on all of the components.

    • Locate the Drive 1 cable and where it is connected to the motherboard.

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    • Grasp the end of the Drive 1 cable connected to the motherboard and firmly pull upwards until it is removed.

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    • Locate the end of the Drive 1 cable connected to the optical drive.

    • Grasp the cable and pull firmly to disconnect it from the optical drive.

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    • Locate the screw on the optical drive.

    • Remove the 7.7 mm screw by using a Phillips #2 screw-driver.

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    • Remove the optical drive by sliding it out of the front of the case.

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

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