Dell PowerEdge R210 - Manual (Page 19)

Closing the System
1. Place the cover onto the chassis and offset it slightly toward the back of the system, so that the two hooks on the back edge of the cover fit over the
corresponding slots on the back edge of the chassis. See
Figure 3 -3 .
2. Slide the cover toward the front of the chassis till it snaps in position.
3. Rotate the latch release lock in a clockwise direction to secure the cover.
Optical Drive (Optional)
An optional slimline DVD or DVD+/-RW optical drive slides into the front panel and connects to the SATA controller on the system board.
Removing an Optical Drive
1. If installed, remove the front bezel. See Removing the Front Bezel .
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
3. Open the system. See Opening the System .
4. Pull the blue pull tab on the data cable to disconnect it from the back of the drive and the system board.
5. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the drive.
Note the routing of the power and data cables underneath the tabs on the system chassis as you remove them from the system board and drive. You
must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
6. Press down the release latch. Lift and angle the drive to release it from the notch on the metal standoffs.
7. Lift the drive out of the chassis. See Figure 3 -4 .
8. Close the system. See Closing the System .
9. If applicable, replace the front bezel. See Installing the Front Bezel .
1 latch release lock 2 indent
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
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.