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Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement

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Time Required: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

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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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    1. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Shut down the computer and turn it upside down.

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    2. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide both of the battery release latches on the bottom of the device in towards the center of the computer.

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    3. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Slide and lift the battery up and out from the device.

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    1. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement, Module Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement, Module Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the 5 mm Phillips # 0 screw in the middle of the device.

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    2. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • 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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    1. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    2. Dell Inspiron M5110 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the optical drive assembly the rest of the way out of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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