Removing a CD/DVD drive
Use this information to remove a DVD drive.
To remove a CD/DVD drive, complete the following steps:
- Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
- Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
- Remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
- Locate the blue release tab on the rear of the drive bay; then, while you press the tab, push the CD/DVD drive toward the front of the server. Figure 1. DVD drive removal
- Remove the CD/DVD drive out of the bay and slide the drive-retention clip from the side of the drive. Save the clip to use when you install the replacement drive.Figure 2. DVD drive retention clip removal
- If you are instructed to return the CD/DVD drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
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