Optical Drive (Optional); Removing The Optical Drive - Dell PowerEdge R630 Owner's Manual

When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard-drive carrier.

Optical drive (optional)

Removing the optical drive

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
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.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to the 8-hard drive system.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the drive.
Ensure that you note the routing of the power/data cable on the side of the system 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. To release the optical drive, press the release tab.
3. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the optical drive slot.
4. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank.
Figure 28. Removing and installing the optical drive
1. optical drive
3. release tab
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.
2. power and data cable
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