Installing The Optical Drive - Dell Precision Rack 7910 Owner's Manual
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Note the routing of the power/data cable on the side of the system 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.
2. To release the optical drive, press the release tab.
3. Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the optical-drive slot.
4. If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical drive blank.
Figure 11. Removing and installing the optical drive
a. optical drive
b. power and data cable
c. release tab
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
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.
Steps
1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of chassis.
2. Slide in the optical drive until the release tab snaps into place.
3. Connect the power/data cable to the optical drive and system board.
NOTE:
You must route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in
32
Installing and removing system components
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
system.
system.
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