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To install the component: 
1.  Install the new optical drive cage. Only the redesigned optical drive cage is available for spare 
installation. 
 
2.  Perform steps 1-5 of the removal procedure in reverse sequence to complete the new optical drive cage 
installation. 
 
Air baffle 
To remove the component: 
 
 
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, 
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize 
the amount of time the access panel is open. 
 
1.  Power down the server (on page 31). 
2.  Remove all power: 
a.  Disconnect each power cord from the power source. 
b.  Disconnect each power cord from the server. 
3.  Do one of the following: 
o  Extend the server from the rack (on page 32). 
o  Remove the server from the rack (on page 34). 
4.  Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 37).