Installing The Optical Or Tape Drive Blank - Dell 5WC10 Installation And Service Manual

Steps
1. To remove the drive blank, slide the release latch down to release the drive blank.
2. Push the drive blank to slide it out of the drive bay.
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.
Figure 59. Removing the optical drive or tape drive
Next steps
1. Install theoptical drive

Installing the optical or tape drive blank

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. If installed, remove the front
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.
102 Installing and removing system components
blank, an optical drive, or a tape
Safety instructions
bezel.
drive.
on page 66.