How to Replace the DVD+RW Burner for a Dell Inspiron 6000

Replace the Inspiron 6000's DVD burner in under five minutes.

Dell's Inspiron 6000 laptop can easily be considered the "workhorse" of Dell's latest line of laptops. The 6000's chassis was used not only for the 6000 line of machines but for the e1xxx line as well. It continues to undergo minor cosmetic changes but remains a stalwart part of Dell's laptop lineup. By default, the Inspiron 6000 shipped with a CD-RW/DVD CD burner but could be upgraded to a DVD-RW DVD burner. Replacing the drive is only a matter of obtaining a replacement and quickly swapping the new drive with the old.

Things You'll Need

• Replacement slim DVD burner compatible with the Inspiron 6000
• Small Phillips head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Power down the laptop and remove the battery. Turn the entire chassis on its back so that the underside is facing upward.

2. Using the small screwdriver, remove the single screw next to the "lock" symbol. Place the screw aside. Gently press the screwdriver into the screw hole and press forward, carefully sliding the DVD drive out of the chassis.

3. Slide the replacement drive into the optical bay. Replace the screw, being careful not to overtighten. Make sure that the DVD drive is flush with the bezel on the chassis.

4. Flip the computer upright and power it on. Place a CD or DVD in the drive to make sure that it's working.

References

• Dell: Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual: Optical Drive