Remove an optical drive cage

Follow instructions in this section to remove the optical drive cage.

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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.
If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
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

Make preparation for this task.
1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
  Attention
  The heat sinks 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. If applicable, remove the optical drive. See Remove an optical drive.
If applicable, disconnect all the cables from the 3.5-inch drive assembly.
Remove the optical drive cage from the chassis.
1. Rotate the handle on the optical drive cage.
2. Lift the optical drive cage out from the chassis.
  Figure 1. Removing the optical drive cage

After you finish

If applicable, replace the 3.5-inch drive cage or replace the 3.5-inch drive assembly. See Simple-swap drive and drive cage replacement (bay 2).
Install a replacement unit. See Install the optical drive cage.
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.

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