Owners Manual

Figure 88. Removing the optical drive
Next steps
Replace the optical drive or Install an optical blank.
NOTE:
Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive slot to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blank also keep dust
and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Installing the optical drive
The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. If applicable, remove the backplane cover.
4. If installed, remove the optical drive blank by pressing the blue release tab at the back of the blank and pushing the blank out
of the system.
NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1. Insert the optical drive until the blue release tab locks in the slot on the system.
2. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the system.
Installing and removing system components
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