Removing an optional DVD drive
To remove an optional DVD drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 167.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 174).
4. Press and hold the release tab down as you push the drive from the rear to
slide it out of the bay.
5. Slide the drive retention clip from the side of the drive. Save the clip to use
when you install the replacement drive or replace the DVD drive filler panel.
6. Attach the drive retention clip to the side of the DVD drive filler panel hat you
removed in step 6 on page 190.
7. Slide the DVD drive filler panel into the DVD drive bay until the DVD drive filler
panel clicks into place.
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