Removal and replacement procedures 40
IMPORTANT: If you removed an optical drive without plans of installing a new one, you must
reinstall the blank to maintain proper system airflow.
To remove the bezel blank:
1. Turn off the server and all the peripherals connected to it.
2. Unplug all external cables and AC power cords. If necessary, label each one to expedite
reassembly.
3. Remove the unit from the rack and place on a flat surface.
4. Remove the top cover.
5. Pull the bezel blank out of the carrier.
CAUTION: Do not discard the bezel blank. If the optical drive is removed in the future, you must
reinstall the bezel blank to maintain proper system function.
Figure 9 Removing the Bezel Blank
To install the optical drive:
1. Slide the optical drive assembly into the chassis.
2. Remove the top cover, fasten the screws and connect the IDE data and power cables to their
corresponding connectors on the optical drive.