7. If you are instructed to return the optical drive cable, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Replacing the optical drive cable
Use this information to install the optical drive cable.
About this task
To install the optical drive cable, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 283.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 146).
4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on
page 172).
5. Align the cable connector with the slot on the rear of the optical drive cage.
▌1▐Press and hold the connector latch; then, ▌2▐push the cable connector into
the optical drive cage connector and slide it to the left until it is firmly seated.
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Cable connector latch
Figure 86. Optical drive cable latch
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