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Steps
1
Align the guide on the drive blank with the slot on drive bay.
2
Slide the drive into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
Figure 56. Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Next steps
1
If removed,
install the front
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Prerequisites
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing a tape drive.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
3
If installed,
remove the front
Steps
1
Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive.
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the system board and
the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
2
To remove the drive, push the release latch to release the drive.
3
Slide the drive out of the drive bay.
4
If you are not immediately replacing the tape drive, install the blank.
NOTE:
Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The
brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Perform the same
steps to install blanks.
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Safety
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Before working inside your
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