Figure 40. Removing the optical drive
Next steps
1 Replace the optical drive.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1 Ensure that you follow the procedure listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the front bezel.
4 If applicable, remove the optical drive blank.
NOTE
: The procedure to remove the optical drive blank and the optical drive is similar.
Steps
1 Align the slide the optical drive into the slot until the latch clicks into place.
2 Connect the power and data cable connectors to the connectors on the optical drive.
3 Connect the power and data cable connectors to the backplane and the system board.
NOTE
: Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
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