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The instructions in this guide will cover the process to remove the Optical Drive for a Dell Inspiron M5110. This is necessary to replace the drive, which should be done when the computer can no longer read DVD or CD discs.
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Shut down the computer and turn it upside down.
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Slide both of the battery release latches on the bottom of the device in towards the center of the computer.
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Slide and lift the battery up and out from the device.
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Remove the 5 mm Phillips # 0 screw in the middle of the device.
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Remove the module cover pressing in the release tabs and pulling the cover up and away from the base of the device.
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Insert a small screwdriver into the hole and slide the optical drive away from the center of the device. This will slide the optical assembly out from the side of the device.
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Slide the optical drive assembly the rest of the way out of the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.