Removing the CD/DVD cable
This information provides instructions on how to remove the CD/DVD cable.
About this task
To remove the CD/DVD cable, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on page vii
and “Installation guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 226).
4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on page
270).
5. Slide the CD/DVD out of the server (see “Removing a CD/DVD drive” on
page 240).
6. Facing the front of the server, grasp the cable connector latch (right of the cable
connector) and pull it up toward the rear of the server; then, slide the cable
connector to the left to disconnect it from the optical drive connector on the
rear of the optical drive cage.
7. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the optical drive connector on the
system board.
8. If you are instructed to return the CD/DVD cable, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
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