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Installing the optical or tape drive blank, Removing the optical drive

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Installing the optical or tape drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. 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. Figure 39. Installing the optical or tape drive blank Next steps 1. Install the front bezel. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing the optical drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the front bezel. Steps 1. Disconnect the power and data cable connectors from the connectors on the optical drive. NOTE: 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. To remove the drive, slide the release latch downwards to release the drive. 3. Slide the drive out of the drive bay. 4. If you are not immediately replacing the tape drive, install the blank. 62 Installing and removing system components

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Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2.
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.
Figure 39. Installing the optical or tape drive blank
Next steps
1.
Install the front bezel.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
.
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3.
Remove the front bezel.
Steps
1.
Disconnect the power and data cable connectors from the connectors on the optical drive.
NOTE:
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.
To remove the drive, slide the release latch downwards to release the drive.
3.
Slide the drive out of the drive bay.
4.
If you are not immediately replacing the tape drive, install the blank.
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Installing and removing system components