Installing The Optical Drive - Dell EMC PowerEdge R620 Owner's Manual

6 Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the drive bay.
7 If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank.
8 Close the system.
9 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
10 If applicable, install the front bezel.
Figure 24. Removing and installing the optical drive
1 optical drive
3 release tab

Installing the optical drive

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 are shipped with your product.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to the eight hard drive system.
1 If installed, remove the front bezel.
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
3 Open the system.
4 Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of chassis.
5 Slide in the optical drive until the latch snaps into place.
6 Connect the power/data cable to the optical drive and system board.
NOTE: You must route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
7 Close the system.
8 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
9 If applicable, install the front bezel.
2 power and data cable
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