3
If applicable, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1
To remove the drive blank, slide the release latch down to release the drive blank.
2
Push the drive blank to slide it out of the drive bay.
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.
Figure 48. Removing the optical drive or tape drive
Next steps
1
Install the drive blank, an optical drive, or a tape drive.
2
If applicable, replace the front bezel.
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Removing the front bezel
Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Installing the optical drive cage or tape drive
Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
If applicable, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1
Align the guide on the drive blank with the slot on drive bay.
2
Slide the drive into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
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