Removing And Installing Internal Drives - IBM System x3350 Type 4192 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing and installing internal drives

This section describes the removal and installation of internal drives. See the User's
Guide for more information about the types of drives that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install internal drives.
Attention:
the server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard
disk drive.
Removing a CD-RW/DVD drive
To remove the CD-RW/DVD drive, 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 the power cords and
3. Slide the server forward to gain access to the fan door.
4. Open the fan door.
5. Press the release tab down to release the drive; then, while you press the tab,
6. Pull the drive out of the front of the server.
7. Remove the retention clip from the side of the drive. Save the clip to use when
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To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that
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all external cables.
push the drive toward the front of the server.
you install the replacement drive.
Drive-retention clip
Alignment pins
Release button
CD/DVD drive