Quick Start Manual
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Chapter 4: Installing Components
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Replacing the media drive bracket
The media drive bracket contains the optional media drives (CD drive and 
diskette drive).
To replace the media drive bracket:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 36. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power 
cords and all other cables connected to the server.
2 Remove the top rear panel. For instructions, see “Removing the top rear 
panel” on page 41.
3 Remove the top front panel. For instructions, see “Removing the top front 
panel” on page 43.
4 Remove the fans and the fan cage. For instructions, see “Replacing a fan” 
on page 58 and “Replacing the fan cage” on page 59.
5 Unplug the power and data cables that connect to the media drive bracket.
6 Remove the screw that secures the media drive bracket to the server.
Caution The drives in the media drive bracket are not 
hot-swappable. Before removing the bracket, make sure 
that the server is turned off and power cords are 
unplugged.
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