Installing The Optical Drive - Dell PowerEdge R530 Owner's Manual

1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Steps
1. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the optical drive.
NOTE: Note the routing of the power/data cable as you remove them from the system board
and drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from
being pinched or crimped.
2. Press down and push the blue release tab toward the front of the system.
3. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the drive bay.
Figure 23. Removing and installing the optical drive
1. optical drive
3. data cable
Next steps
1. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank.
2. Install the optional front bezel
3. Follow the procedure listed in

Installing the optical drive

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
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Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
system.
2. power cable
4. release tab
system.