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Remove an optical drive

Follow this procedure 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
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover, see Remove the server cover.
      Note

      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. 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 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