Replacing The Dvd-Rom Drive; Removing The Dvd-Rom Drive - Silicon Graphics Prism Hardware User's Manual

Replacing the DVD-ROM Drive

Removing the DVD-ROM Drive

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The Silicon Graphics Prism Deskside visualization system supports an internal
DVD-ROM drive which is installed in the 5.25-in. drive bay. This drive bay is located on
the upper left portion of the front of the enclosure. The following sections contain
instructions for removing an existing drive and replacing it with a new DVD-ROM:
• "Removing the DVD-ROM Drive" on page 69
• "Installing a New DVD-ROM Drive" on page 71
Note: If you have not already done so, prepare your system for service. Refer to
"Preparing the System for Service" on page 44. In order to install or remove the
DVD-ROM drive, you must remove the left side panel and the drive shroud. You do not
need to remove the entire bezel.
Follow these steps to remove the DVD-ROM drive:
Note: You must remove the left side panel from the system before you can remove the
DVD-ROM drive.
1. Disconnect the IDE and power cables from the rear of the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Undo the side retention screws that hold the drive in place in the slot; then slide the
drive out of the drive cage (see Figure 3-14).
3. If you are replacing the drive with a new drive, refer to "Installing a New
DVD-ROM Drive" on page 71. If you are not replacing the DVD-ROM drive, install
a metal drive bay blanking plate in the DVD-ROM drive bay.
This completes the removal of the DVD-ROM drive. Go on to the next set of steps to
replace the drive with a new unit. Or, to return the system to service, refer to "Returning
the System to Service" on page 52.
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