• 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. Disconnect the cables from the optical drive.
Step 2. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive cage.
a.
Press the latch on the optical drive to release it from the optical drive cage.
b.
Slide out the optical drive from the chassis.
Figure 53. Removing the optical drive
Step 3. (Optional) Remove the optical drive retainer.
a.
Pull out the retainer to disengage it from the optical drive.
b.
Slide the retainer downward, and remove it from the optical drive.
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