Removing A Cd-Rw/Dvd Drive - IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk
drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for
information about RAID controllers.

Removing a CD-RW/DVD drive

To remove the CD-RW/DVD drive, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
3. Pull the server out of the rack; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the
4. Press the release tab down to release the drive; then, while pressing the tab,
5. From the front of the server, pull the drive out of the bay.
6. Remove the retention clip from the drive.
7. If you are instructed to return the CD-RW/DVD drive, follow all packaging
If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive
is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is
flashing, the drive is being accessed.
Release tab
on page 87.
all external cables.
cover" on page 90).
push the drive toward the front of the server.
Drive retention clip
Alignment pins
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
CD/DVD drive
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