Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) Optical DVD Drive Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the DVD CD Optical Drive on your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 3 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) DVD CD Optical Drive.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 7520 Optical DVD Drive

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 15R 7520 Optical DVD Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) DVD CD Optical Drive

Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.
Loosen the screws and remove the door (cannot be removed).

Step 2

  • Loosen the screws and remove the door (cannot be removed).
Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 3

  • Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

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