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Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement

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This guide will show the reader how to replace the optical (CD/DVD) drive.

  1. Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement, Opening the case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement, Opening the case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the tab and the lid will pop up.

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    • Grab the lid and pull it up and off.

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  4. Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the cables: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the cables: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull out both sets of cables from the side of the optical drive.

    • Both cables are plugged into the drive right next to each other.

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  5. Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement, Removing the optical drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor Optical Drive Replacement, Removing the optical drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the tab up holding the optical drive in place.

    • Slide the optical drive out.

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

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