Dell Vostro 1540 (P18F002) DVD Optical Drive Removal & Installation

By on October 2, 2021 · 12:18 pm
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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 Vostro 1540 (P18F002) 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 Vostro 1540 (P18F002) DVD Optical Drive .

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
Vostro 1540 DVD Optical Drive

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 1540 (P18F002) DVD Optical Drive

Slide the locking latch over.

Step 1

  • Slide the locking latch over.
  • Slide the battery latch to the left and the Battery out.
Slide the locking latch over.Slide the battery latch to the left and the Battery out.
Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.

Step 2

  • Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 4

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the Keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.

Step 5

  • Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.

Step 6

  • Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.

Step 7

Remove the optical drive screw.

Step 8

  • Remove the optical drive screw.
  • Slide the Optical Drive out to the right.
Remove the optical drive screw.Slide the Optical Drive out to the right.
Vostro 1540 DVD Optical Drive

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Vostro 1540 DVD Optical Drive

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