Replacing the CD/DVD cable

Use this information to replace the CD/DVD cable.

To install the CD/DVD cable, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Align the cable connector with the connector on the rear of the optical drive and push the cable connector into the optical drive connector until it is firmly seated.
3. Slide the cable connector to the right to lock the cable in place.

   

4. Connect the other end of the CD/DVD drive cable to the system board.

   

5. Slide the CD/DVD back into the server.
6. Reinstall the fan cage assembly (see Replacing the fan cage assembly).
7. Replace the cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
8. Slide the server into the rack.
9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
10. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.