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6.
Remove the optical drive blank
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Optical drive
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives, power
input modules, and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any system installation. Improper grounding can cause
electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis
unless all bays are populated with a component or a blank.
To remove the component:
1. If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)" on page 26).
2. Power down the server (on page 27).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 30).
5. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 37).