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Question posted by paulnelson on June 20th, 2014

How To Remove Dvd Optical Drive From Optiplx 990 Mini

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Answer #1: Posted by RathishC on June 20th, 2014 10:08 AM
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Hi Paulnelson,

Please click on the link given below to access the service manual for the system and navigate to page 19 for steps on how to remove the Optical drive from the system:
http://dell.to/1stqN8H

If you need any other assistance, please let me know and I will be glad to help you.

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User Manual - Page 2

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User Manual - Page 3

... microphone connector 6. power connector 12. optical-drive eject button 3. headphone connector 7. Front And Back View Figure 3. padlock ring 10. security-cable slot 11. drive activity light 9. power supply diagnostic button 13. back panel connectors 15. expansion-card slots (2) 3 Front And Back View Of Small Form Factor 1. diagnostic lights (4) 8. Small ...
User Manual - Page 4

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