Removing The Standard Optical Drive - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual
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Steps
1.
To remove the optical drive blank, press the blue release tab at the back of the blank and push the
blank out of the system.
2.
Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of chassis.
3.
Slide the optical drive into the slot until the latch snaps into place.
4.
Connect the power/data cable to the back of the drive.
5.
Route the power/data cable underneath the cable routing latch of the system.
6.
Connect the power/data cable to the connectors on the system board.
Next steps
1.
Follow the procedure listed in
Removing the standard optical drive
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1.
Ensure that you read the
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
Steps
1.
Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the optical drive.
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.
Pull the release latch and disengage the optical drive from the notches on the metal standoffs.
3.
Lift the optical drive out of the system.
4.
If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical-drive blank.
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