Removing and replacing the optical drive from the optical drive cageRemoving and replacing the optical drive from the optical drive cage
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-10 Torx screwdriver
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
About this taskAbout this task
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
CAUTION: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.
ProcedureProcedure
1. If installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. If installed, open the cable management arm .
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
6. Remove the server from the rack .
7. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
8. Remove the access panel .
9. Remove the middle cover .
10. Disconnect following cables from the system board:
Optical drive SlimSAS-power Y-cable
Front USB and Display port cable
11. Remove the optical drive cage from the universal media bay.
Retain the screws. These screws will be used to secure the cage after new optical drive replacement.
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