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Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive

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  1. Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Place the laptop upside down on a clean, flat surface.

    • Locate the battery release button with the padlock symbol above it.

    • Slide the battery release button towards the padlock symbol and hold it there. Note that the button is spring loaded and will return if released.

    • The battery is now released from the battery compartment.

    • Gently remove the battery from the side of the laptop.

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  2. Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Palm Rest: step 2, image 1 of 2 Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Palm Rest: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Position the computer upside down on a clean, flat surface.

    • Remove the twelve M2.5 × 8 mm screws from the bottom case.

    • Remove the M2.5 × 4 mm screw from the battery bay.

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  4. Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Position the computer keyboard side up.

    • Remove the two M2.5 × 5 mm screws from the top edge of the palm rest.

    • Disconnect the touchpad (mouse-pad) ribbon cable from the main board by lifting the locking bar and pulling the cable straight out.

    • Starting at the back center, lift the inside edge of the palm rest to release the clips, then work toward the sides.

    • Caution: The palm-rest plastic and touchpad ribbon cable are fragile. Use gentle force and keep the cable clear while lifting to avoid tearing it.

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  5. Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Optical drive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the optical disk drive on the bottom left hand side of the laptop.

    • Remove the single screw holding the optical disk drive in the chassis.

    • Remove the optical disk drive by gently pulling on the outer edge.

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Conclusion

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

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This guide is incorrect, please see http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy... for a version that will actually take the promised two minutes.

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