Removal
Side Cover
Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
Using a phillips screwdriver to turn the side panel latch to the unlocked position.
Pull the release latch to release the side cover from the system.
Push the latch and release the side cover from the system.
Lift the side cover away from the system.
Slim Optical Drive
Identify the slim optical drive highlighted in blue.
Push the slim optical drive latch to release it from the flexbay.
Slide and remove the slim optical drive from the slot on the flexbay.
Install
Slim Optical Drive
Identify the slim optical drive location highlighted in blue.
Insert the slim optical drive into the slot in the flexbay.
Push the slim optical drive until it snaps into place.
Side Cover
Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the tabs with the slots and install the side cover on the system.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the side-panel latch to the locked position.