Installing An Optional Cd-Rw/Dvd Drive; Removing The Dvd Drive Cable - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing an optional CD-RW/DVD drive

To install the replacement CD-RW/DVD drive, complete the following steps.
Alignment pins
1. Remove the drive filler panel.
2. Attach the drive-retention clip to the side of the drive.
3. Slide the drive into the CD/DVD drive bay until the drive clicks into place.
4. Install the cover (see "Installing the cover" on page 206).
5. Slide the server into the rack.
6. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the

Removing the DVD drive cable

To remove the DVD cable, 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 all power cords and
3. Slide the server out of the rack; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the
4. Press and hold the connector release tab; then, remove the DVD drive cable
5. From the rear of the DVD drive cage, press and hold the connector latch (on
Drive retention clip
peripheral devices and the server.
on page 191.
external cables.
cover" on page 205).
from the connector on the system board.
Attention: You must press the connector release tab in order to disconnect
the DVD drive cable from the system board. Do not disconnect the DVD drive
cable by using excessive force.
the left of the cable connector) and grasp the cable connector and slide it to the
right; then, remove the DVD drive cable from the connector on the back of the
DVD drive and set it aside.
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