1. Install simple-swap drives if necessary. See “Install a simple-swap drive (bay 0-1)” on page 42.
2. Complete the parts replacement. See
“Complete the parts replacement” on page 143.
Simple-swap drive and drive cage replacement (bay 2)
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a simple-swap drive or drive cage from and into bay
2.
Note: This topic uses the ODD+bay 2 drive cage assembly as an example for illustration. The procedure for
bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly is similar. For details, see
“Simple-swap drive and drive cage replacement
(bay 3)” on page 61
.
Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 2)
Follow instructions in this section to remove a simple-swap drive from bay 2.
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CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To
remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the
power source.
About this task
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
“Power off the server” on page 34.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for this task.
a. Remove the server cover. See
“Remove the server cover” on page 135.
Attention: The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a
few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
b. If applicable, remove the optical drive. See
“Remove an optical drive” on page 72.
c. If applicable, disconnect all the cables from the 3.5-inch drive assembly.
Step 2. Remove the ODD+bay 2 drive cage assembly from the chassis.
a.
Rotate the handle on the optical drive cage.
b.
Lift the drive cage assembly out from the chassis.
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