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88 Installing System Components
Optical and Tape Drives
The 5.25-inch drive bays in the front of your system provide support for an
optical drive and either an optional tape drive or second optical drive.
Removing an Optical or Tape Drive
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any components inside the system. Before performing any
procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about
safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2
Remove the front bezel (see
"Removing the Front Bezel
" on page 63
)
.
3
Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 66).
4
Remove the processor airflow shroud (see "Removing the Processor Airflow
Shroud" on page 70).
5
Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. See
Figure 3-17 for disconnecting SCSI connections and Figure 3-18 for
disconnecting SATA connections.
6
Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the system to release the
shoulder screw, then slide the drive out of the drive bay.
NOTE: If you are permanently removing the drive, replace the 5.25-inch EMI
filler (see "Installing an EMI Filler" on page 69) and the 5.25-inch insert on the
front bezel (see "Installing a Front Bezel Insert" on page 66).