Installing the slot load optical disk drive
1.
With power off and the side access panel open, remove the expansion card support and any card
cables that might interfere with slot load assembly installation.
2.
Remove the airflow guide (see
Removing the airflow guide on page 77
).
3.
Insert the optical disk drive in the carrier at an angle .
Rotate the drive vertical, and then push it down until it snaps into place
2
.
Figure 5-34
Install the optical disk drive in the carrier
4.
Connect the power/data cable to the optical disk drive.
TIP:
Place excess cabling in the slot load optical bay.
Figure 5-35
Connecting the power/data cable to the drive
ENWW
Removing and installing components 103