Dell Inspiron 15 N5030 (P07F003) DVD Optical Drive Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the DVD Optical Drive on your Inspiron 15 N5030 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 N5030 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 screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron N5030 DVD Optical Drive

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Inspiron 15 N5030 DVD Optical Drive

Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 N5030 DVD Optical Drive

Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
  • Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position. Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.

Step 2

  • Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 3

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.
Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.

Step 4

  • Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
Remove the optical drive locking screw.

Step 5

  • Remove the optical drive locking screw.

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