Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Remove the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
2. Using a plastic scribe, push to release the optical-drive assembly from the optical-drive bay.
3. Pull the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
   
4. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
   NOTE Note the orientation of the optical-drive bracket so that you can replace it correctly.
5. Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.
   
6. Carefully pull the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive.