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Remove an optical drive

Follow instructions in this section to remove an optical drive.

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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.
About this task
Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
  • Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
  • Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.

    2. Disconnect the cables from the optical drive.
  2. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage.
    1. Press the latch on the optical drive to release it from the optical drive cage.
    2. Slide out the optical drive from the chassis.
      Figure 1. Removing the optical drive
      Removing the optical drive
  3. (Optional) Remove the optical drive retainer.
    1. Pull out the retainer to disengage it from the optical drive.
    2. Slide the retainer downward, and remove it from the optical drive.
      Figure 2. Removing the optical drive retainer
      Removing the retainer from optical drive
  4. (Optional) Pull the optical drive bezel away to remove it from the optical drive.
    Figure 3. Removing the optical drive bezel
    Removing the optical drive bezel
After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install an optical drive.

  2. If no optical drive is to be installed, install the optical drive bay shield back to the front bezel.

    1. Engage the bottom of the shield to the opening on the front bezel.

    2. Pivot the shield towards the front bezel until it snaps into place.

      Figure 4. Installing the optical drive bay shield
      Installing the optical drive bay shield

  3. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.