IBM xSeries 330 - Manual (Page 86)

78 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 330
Diskette/CD-ROM drive bracket
To remove the diskette/CD-ROM drive bracket:
Note: Read“Safety information” on page 107 and “Before you begin” on page 42.
1. Remove the diskette/CD-ROM drive. See “Diskette/CD-ROM drives” on page
77.
2. Remove the diskette drive:
a. Remove the diskette drive retaining wire by releasing it from the metal tab
and removing it from the holes, and put it in a safe place.
b. Lift the diskette drive up on one side until it will separates from the bracket.
c. Diskette drive cable:
1) The diskette drive cable is removed by gently pulling the cable up until it
is released from the connector.
2) To replace the diskette drive cable, pull up on the connector latch until it
is unlocked; then, insert the end of the cable into the connector and gently
push down on the connector latch until it clicks into place.
3. Remove the CD-ROM drive:
a. Remove the CD-ROM drive retaining wire by releasing it from the metal tab
and removing it from the holes, and put it in a safe place.
b. Gently loosen the connector of the slim adapter board from the CD-ROM
drive connector until it pulls free; slide the slim adapter board down until it
clears the notches on the bracket and remove it.
c. Slide the bracket toward the rear and remove it.
Diskette drive
Slim adapter board
Bracket
CD-ROM drive
CD-ROM drive
retaining wire
Diskette drive
retaining wire
Metal tab