Figure 40. Removing the optical drive
Next steps
1.
Replace the optical drive.
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the procedure listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Remove the front bezel.
4. If applicable,
remove the optical drive
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the optical drive blank and the optical drive is similar.
Steps
1. Align the slide the optical drive into the slot until the latch clicks into place.
2. Connect the power and data cable connectors to the connectors on the optical drive.
3. Connect the power and data cable connectors to the backplane and the system board.
NOTE:
Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
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Installing and removing system components
After working inside your
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
blank.
system.
system.