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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the DVD Optical Drive on your Inspiron 3520 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 3520 DVD Optical Drive .
Before you begin
Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
Inspiron 3520 DVD Optical Drive
Inspiron 3520 DVD Optical Drive
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 3520 DVD Optical Drive
Step 1
- Slide the locking latch over.
- Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.
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Step 2
- Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Step 3
- Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
Step 4
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the keyboard.
Step 5
- Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
Step 6
- Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Step 7
- Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.
- Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.
Step 8
- Remove the optical drive screw.
- Slide the optical drive out to the right.
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Inspiron 3520 DVD Optical Drive
Inspiron 3520 DVD Optical Drive
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$29.95
Dell Inspiron 3520 / N5040 / M5040 / N5050 8x SATA DVD+RW / CDRW Dual Layer Burner Drive Module - Eligible for $5.00 Economy Shipping. Out Of Stock - Get notified when it returns.
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