Step
4. Grasp the front of the DVD drive and squeeze in on the locking tab to release the drive.
Figure 7-40Removable Media Drive Removal/Replacement
Step
5. Pull the drive straight forward approximately 3/4" to release the drive from the tab on the chassis, then lift up and
out to remove the drive from the chassis.
Replacing a Removable Media Drive
To replace the removable DVD drive, perform the following steps:
Step
1. If a removable media drive has not previously been installed in the server, the drive slot will be covered with a
DVD drive filler. Remove the DVD drive filler.
Step
2. Align the replacement drive over the tab on the chassis and lower the drive onto the tab. Slide the drive toward the
rear approximately 3/4" until it stops sliding and the retaining clips on both sides of the drive snap into place.
Step
3. Connect the IDE cable on the back of the drive.
Step
4. Replace the cover.
Step
5. Reconnect the power and external cables and turn on the system.
Step
6. Verify that the replacement drive is operational.
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Run info io at the EFI shell to verify that the replacement drive has been properly installed.
Chapter 7
Removing and Replacing Components
Removing and Replacing a Removable Media Drive
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