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Install an optical drive

Follow instructions in this section to install an optical drive.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.
  • S002
    disconnect all power
    CAUTION
    The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • S006
    Laser hazard
    CAUTION
    When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
    • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
    • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safety.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. If necessary, remove the optical drive filler from the optical drive bay.
    1. Press the tabs on the side of the optical drive filler of the optical drive bay.
    2. Remove the optical drive filler as shown.
    Figure 1. Removing the optical drive filler from the optical drive bay
    Removing the plastic bay filler from the optical drive bay
  2. If necessary, insert two of your fingers into the holes in the optical drive filler cover and carefully pull the optical drive filler cover out of the chassis.
    Figure 2. Removing the optical drive filler cover from the optical drive bay
    Removing the EMI shield from the optical drive bay
  3. Install an optical drive.
    1. Gently pull the metal tab on the side of the chassis, and insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay.
    2. Release the tab and keep sliding the optical drive until it snaps into place.
      Figure 3. Installing an optical drive
      Installing an optical drive
  4. Connect the power cable and the signal cable to the rear of the optical drive. See Optical/tape drives cable routing.
  5. Save the removed optical drive filler cover from the chassis and the optical drive filler from the front bezel for future use.

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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