Step 1. Remove the retainer from the chassis.
Figure 61. Drive retainer removal
Step 2. Install the retainer on only the left side of the optical drive or tape drive.
Figure 62. Optical drive retainer installation
Step 3. Hold the optical drive or tape drive in correct orientation and then slide it into the drive bay until it
snaps into position.
Figure 63. Optical drive installation
Step 4. Connect the power cable and the signal cable to the rear of the new optical drive or tape drive. For
more information about the cable routing, see “Optical drive” on page 30 and “Tape drive” on page
31.
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