Dell Inspiron 17R (5720 / 7720) DVD Optical Drive Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the DVD Optical Drive on your Dell Inspiron 17R (5720 / 7720) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 17R (5720 / 7720) DVD 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 7720 Optical Drive

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Inspiron 17R 7720 Optical Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 17R (5720 / 7720) DVD Optical Drive

Lift the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over.
  • Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Lift the battery out of the laptop.Slide the latches over.
Loosen the screws and remove the access door.

Step 2

  • Loosen the screws and remove the access door.
Remove the screw and remove the DVD optical drive screw.

Step 3

  • Remove the screw and remove the DVD optical drive screw.
Remove the DVD optical drive.

Step 4

  • Remove the DVD optical drive.

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