Figure 39. Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Next steps
1
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
.
2
If applicable,
.
Removing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Prerequisites
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing a tape drive.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3
If installed,
.
Steps
1
Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive.
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the system board
and the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or
crimped.
2
To remove the drive, push the release latch to release the drive.
3
Slide the drive out of the drive bay.
4
If you are not immediately replacing the tape drive, install the blank.
NOTE:
Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Perform
the same steps to install blanks.
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