Removing the CD or DVD backplane
To remove the CD or DVD backplane, complete the following steps.
CD or DVD drive connector
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. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 31).
4. Remove the CD or DVD drive (see "Removing the CD or DVD drive" on page
5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the CD or DVD
6. Remove the two mounting screws; then, remove the CD or DVD backplane from
7. If you are instructed to return the backplane, follow all packaging instructions,
Power cable connector
CD or DVD drive backplane
on page 29.
external cables; then, remove the server from the rack.
36), if present.
backplane.
the server.
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
CD or DVD drive
cable connector
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components
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