Optical Drive (Optional); Removing The Optional Optical Drive - Dell PowerEdge R230 Owner's Manual

Optical drive (optional)

Removing the optional optical drive

The procedure for removing an optical drive and optical drive blank is the same.
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.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
NOTE: Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them
from the system board and the optical drive. Route these cables in the same way when you replace
them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive.
2. If required, disconnect the power and data cables from the system board.
3. To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
4. Slide the optical drive out of the system.
Figure 30. Removing and installing the optical drive
1. optical drive
3. power cable
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.
2. data cable
4. release tab
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