Removing the front hard disk drive cage assembly
To remove the front hard disk drive cage assembly, 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. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 31.
4. If a CD or DVD drive is installed, remove it from the server (see "Removing the
5. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the CD or DVD drive backplane.
6. Open the drive-cage assembly retention latch; then, release the drive-cage
7. If a hard disk drive is installed, disconnect the hard disk drive power and signal
8. Lift the drive-cage assembly out of the server.
9. If you are instructed to return the drive-cage assembly, follow all packaging
on page 29.
external cables; then, remove the server from the rack.
CD or DVD drive" on page 36).
assembly by sliding it slightly toward the rear of the server.
cables. Note the cable locations for later use in reinstalling the hard disk drive.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Retention latch
Hard disk drive
tray assembly
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