IBM xSeries 236 8841, User Manual

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To replace the CD-ROM drive, reverse the previous steps.
Note: If you are replacing the drive, prepare the new drive for the server with the
following procedure:
1. Remove the side rails from the drive by gently pulling them away from
the drive until they detach.
2. Insert one pin of the rail into the notch near the rear of the drive.
3. Pushing the rail gently toward the rear of the drive, insert the other pin
into the notch near the front of the drive.
4. Press in on the metal strip in the rail to secure the rail to the drive.
Hard disk drive backplane
Complete the following steps to remove the hard disk drive backplane.
Note:
v
Read “Installation guidelines” on page 11.
v
Read Appendix B, “Safety information,” on page 153.
v Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 12.
1. Turn off the server.
2. Disconnect all external cables and power cords from the back of the server.
3. Pull out the hard drives.
4. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 14).
5. Remove the two front fans (see “Replacing a front fan (1 or 2)” on page 18).
6. Disconnect and remove adapters and spacers (see “Installing or replacing an
adapter” on page 25).
7. Remove the two central fans (see “Replacing a center fan (3 or 4)” on page
19).
8. Remove the plastic baffle.
9. Disconnect the hard disk drive backplane cable from the hard disk drive
backplane.
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