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Removing the CD/DVD cable

Use this information to remove the CD/DVD cable.

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

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
  3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see Removing the fan cage assembly).
  5. Slide the CD/DVD out of the server (see Removing a CD/DVD drive).
  6. Facing the front of the server, grasp the cable connector latch (right of the cable connector) and pull it up toward the rear of the server; then, slide the cable connector to the left to disconnect it from the optical drive connector on the rear of the optical drive cage.

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  7. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the optical drive connector on the system board.
  8. If you are instructed to return the CD/DVD cable, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.