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2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R730 systems.
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.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to the 8-hard drive system.
Steps
1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the 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 After working inside your system.
Removing the slim optical drive blank
Follow the same procedure to remove the slim optical drive.
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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. Locate the touch point for the slim optical drive blank lock inside the system.
2. Press the lock and pull the slim optical drive blank out of the chassis.
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