Lift the drive out of the chassis. see, Figure 3, Installing an optical drive – Dell PowerEdge R210 User Manual

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Figure 3-4. Removing the Optical Drive

 

Installing 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.

Press down the release latch and place the optical drive in position.

 

5.

Align the two notches on the metal standoffs with the holes on the drive. See

Figure 3

-4

.


 

6.

Slide the drive into the notches and seat it firmly.

 

7.

Push the release latch back to position.

 

8.

Connect the power cable.

 

9.

Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the connector on the system board.

You must route these cables properly underneath the tab on the system chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.

 

10.

Connect the data cable to the SATA_C connector on the system board. See

Figure 6

-1

.


 

11.

Close the system. See

Closing the System

.


 

12.

If applicable, replace the front bezel. See

Installing the Front Bezel

.


 

1

data cable

2

power cable

3

optical drive

4

metal standoff with notches (2)

5

release latch

 

 

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.

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