Installing replacement Optical drive in Dell C-Series Caddy
Tools required Phillips: No. 00 driver
All C-Series Drive Caddies are identical CD CD-RW DVD-Combo DVD+RW
Remove the 4 number screws securing the drive as per picture.
Remove the 2 screws securing top cover and 2 securing metal cover plate as per picture
Gently slide top cover back approx 1cm and remove by lifting
Lift metal cover by tabs and push away from drive to remove.
Lift drive from back end and gently pull backwards to remove from caddy
Picture showing drive removed from caddy with power connector still fixed
Gently pull power connect from back to remove/unplug.
Fix the power connector to new drive and follow instructions in reverse to reassemble, don't force anything if you have to use force somethings wrong STOP remove and start again. Job only takes 5-10 mins.
Note All 2 screws must be install in same position removed from, screws in the right hand side of drive (A-B) are shorter than the others! Installing wrong screws will cause problems with the tray oppening and closing.
DO not remove the cover on the drive.
Place caddy back into Laptop and Windows will auto detect the new drive and do the setup for you.