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5.
Remove the optical drive.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Optical drive cage
To remove the component:
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
1. Power down the server (on page 24).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 25).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 29).
4. Disconnect the cable from the optical drive.