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6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the new optical drive out of the package.
7. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front until it is secured by the release button
Figure 124. Installing the optical drive
8. Attach the connector
Figure 125. Attaching the connector to the rear of the optical drive
9. If you are installing an optical drive, do the following:
a. Connect the 2-pin power connector on the other end of the cable to the 2-pin power connector on
the backplane. See "Backplane for up to eight 2.5-inch drives" on page 37.
b. Connect the SATA connector on the other end of the cable to the appropriate SATA connector on the
system board. See "System board components" on page 38.
10. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
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