Optical and tape drives, Removing an optical or a tape drive – Dell PowerEdge T710 User Manual

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Installing System Components

Optical and Tape Drives

The 5.25-inch drive bays at the front of your system provide support for an
optical drive and either an optional tape drive or a second optical drive.

Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive

WARNING:

Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this
procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect

the system from its electrical outlet.

2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 84.
3 Rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on a flat surface.
4 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
5 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. See

Figure 3-10.

6 Slide the drive release latch in the direction of the arrow to release the

shoulder screw and then slide the drive out of the bay. See Figure 3-10.

7 If you are installing another drive in the bay, see "Installing an Optical or

Tape Drive" on page 96.

If the drive is being permanently removed, install the blank carrier in the
slot.

8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
9 Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat, stable surface.

10 Rotate the system feet outward.
11 Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 85.
12 Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
13 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

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