HP ProLiant DL160 Generation 5 Maintenance And Service Manual page 47

Figure 18 Connecting the cables
To remove the optical drive:
Remove the top middle cover and then unplug the ODD cable and the power cable.
1.
Uplift the spring latch securing the optical drive carrier to the chassis.
2.
Push the optical drive toward the front of the unit.
3.
Pull the optical drive out of the chassis.
4.
Figure 19 Removing the optical drive
IMPORTANT: If you removed an optical drive without plans of installing a new one, you must
reinstall the blank to maintain proper system airflow.
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