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Installing System Components
Installing an Optical Drive Into the Optical Drive Tray
1
With the optical drive at a slight angle to the drive tray, lower the right side of the optical drive down
onto the right side of the drive tray. See Figure 3-20.
2
Lower the left side of the optical drive and press the drive down into the tray until it snaps into place.
3
Rotate the interposer board toward the tray and connector the interposer connector to the optical drive
connector.
4
Push the interposer in towards the optical drive to engage the interposer board release tab. See
Figure 3-20.
Diskette Drive
Removing the Diskette Drive From the System
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 55.
3
If your system configuration includes a tape backup device installed in the optional media bay, remove
the tape backup device’s strain relief bracket. See "Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable
Retention Bracket" on page 89.
4
Disconnect the cable from the back of the diskette drive.
5
Release the diskette drive carrier from its slot in the media bay:
a
Gently squeeze down on the plastic tabs on the side of the carrier while pushing toward the front
of the system until you feel the carrier sliding freely forward.
b
Slide the carrier forward and out of the chassis. See Figure 3-22.