2-28 Compaq ProLiant ML570 Maintenance and Service Guide
CD-ROM Drive
To remove the CD-ROM drive:
1. Perform the preparation procedures. See “Preparation Procedures” earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the access panel. See “Access Panel (Tower and Rack)” earlier in this chapter.
3. Remove the hard drive fan air baffle. See “Hard Drive Fan Air Baffle” earlier in
this chapter.
4. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the CD-ROM drive. See “Diskette and CD-
ROM Drive Cables” later in this chapter.
5. Remove the redundant CPU fan for easier accessibility. See “Hot-Plug System Fans”
earlier in this chapter.
6. Loosen the thumbscrew
located near the bottom of the CPU fan basket to release the
metal locking bracket.
7. Slide the metal locking bracket
outward.
8. Pull the CD-ROM drive
out the front of the chassis.
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Figure 2-19. Removing the CD-ROM drive
Reverse steps 1 through 8 to replace the CD-ROM drive.