Figure 33. Installing the optical drive blank into the optical drive cage
Next steps
1. Install the front bezel.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
NOTE:
Ensure that you note the routing of the power and data cable as you remove them from the system board and
drive.
Steps
1. To release the optical drive, press and push the release tab toward the front of the system.
2. Slide the optical drive out of the system.
Installing and removing system components
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