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Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement

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Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement

Introduction

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Removing the DVD/CD drive will help to replace a broken or damaged drive.

What you need

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    1. Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged before removing the battery.

      • Flip the laptop over, bottom-side up.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Push the switch next to the battery.

      • At the same time, lift the battery away from the laptop.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement, Removing the DVD/CD Drive Screw: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove one 4mm Philips #00 screw.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement, Inserting Paper Clip: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Open the paperclip as seen here.

      • Insert the paper clip into small hole next to the eject button on the disk drive.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement, Popping Out the DVD/CD Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • With slight pressure, push the paperclip into the laptop.

      • The disk drive will slowly "pop out" of the side of the laptop.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 6000 DVD/CD Drive Replacement, Completely removing the DVD/CD Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Using your hand, pull the disk drive out of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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