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Replacing a CD/DVD drive

Use this information to replace a CD/DVD drive.

The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a CD/DVD drive. For a list of supported drives, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

  • Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
  • Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the documentation that comes with the drive.
  • The server supports one optional ultra-slim SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive.

If you need to replace a CD/DVD drive, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
    Note
    If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution.
    Statement 3
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    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.

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    DANGER
    danger
    Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

    Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.


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  3. Attach the drive retention clip that you removed from the previous drive to the side of the new drive.

    drive retention clip

  4. Align the drive in the drive bay and slide the drive into the CD/DVD drive bay until the drive clicks into place.
    Note
    Be sure to align the bend on the drive retention clip tab with the rear edge of the CD/DVD drive. Your drive might have more mounting holes than what is shown in the illustration. Adjust the retention clip alignment based on your drive.

    cd dvd drive

  5. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
  6. Replace the server cover and slide the serve back into the rack.
  7. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.