How to remove cover/cd drive on Dell computer

[Chester]

I have to change the cd drive but I can't do it with one side of the cover on. I have the right side of the cover off and the front panel but the left side is like bolted on. In order for me to remove the cd drive I have to undo two more screws which are on the other side but the stupid fucking cover is in the way; anybody know how to get it off? Dell is so stupid, nothing but problems with this damn computer.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

OK, look on the back of the case around where the PCI cards are. If it's the kind of case I'm thinking of, there should be some screws around there (Not the power supply, though_ that should be removed. Then the whole back side with the motherboard attached and all should rotate outwards, hinging at the back.

Pics of the case would be helpful, though.

[Chester]

K, I'll go see, if not then I'll snap some pics

[Chester]

I couldn't figure it out so I took some pics. My cam is shitty so they're not the best

http://www.members.shaw.ca/dtaiwo/comp1.jpg
http://www.members.shaw.ca/dtaiwo/comp2.jpg
http://www.members.shaw.ca/dtaiwo/comp3.jpg

[Thaco]

you probably have a removable cartridge type system... look at the front for some screws or clips and then the whole drive tray will probably slide out the front

[Chester]

Originally posted by Thaco
you probably have a removable cartridge type system... look at the front for some screws or clips and then the whole drive tray will probably slide out the front

Nope, tried that haha

[n00bit]

I think the entire drive bay area casing can be unscrewed and I don't think you can unscrew the other side. Usually it is easier than taking off all the panels. Can you take some pictures of the cd drive area?

[Thaco]

whats the model?

[Chester]

Dimension 3000

[Thaco]

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3000/en/SM/parts.htm#wp1077842


according to this there is only actually one fastening screw, the rest are aligning, take out the outside one on the rear and it should slide out the front.

[Chester]

I already looked at those instructions; see the securing screws on the side? Thats what I need to get out of the other side. I've never had so much trouble changing a drive before haha

[Barking_Spidre]

Why not just add the other Drive? That could make it easier on you.

I did it easily, and I have the same comp as you.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Time to use a "calibrator". :D

http://www.kctools.com.au/images/TOOLS/TOOL%20JPEGS/TOOL%20JPEGS%20INC%20DESCRIPTION/10307%20CROWNED%20FACE%20HAMMER.jpg

[Chester]

Originally posted by Barking_Spidre
Why not just add the other Drive? That could make it easier on you.

I did it easily, and I have the same comp as you.


I wish I could, I would have been done in five minutes buuuut I bought this computer a couple of months ago and the burner never worked so dell sent a new one out because I have warranty, so I have to send the old one back. I've had so many problems with all the new dell stuff I've bought.



Originally posted by BerserkerCatSpl
Time use a "calibrator". :D

http://www.kctools.com.au/images/TOOLS/TOOL%20JPEGS/TOOL%20JPEGS%20INC%20DESCRIPTION/10307%20CROWNED%20FACE%20HAMMER.jpg


Funny, I was just saying its about time to bust out the hammer to my friend.

[HoisinSauce]

wow talk about LOCK DOWN

guess they dont want you to mess around with the insides
hope you find a way :thumbsup:

[Thaco]

according to the manual there is only one mounting screw, the other 3 are for alignment.

[Chester]

I got it, actually I had to call my dad to get it hahaha. I was really tired that day, running on like 2 hours of sleep.

[Gurpy]

lol so howd you do it?