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Removing a diskette drive from the converted hard
drive bay
To remove a diskette drive from the converted drive bay:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 37. Make
sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord and all other cables
connected to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 38.
3 Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it from the chassis.
4 Pull up on the top of the connector on the backplane marked “Floppy Con” to release
the flat flex cable.
5 Push in on the lever at the back of the drive carrier to release the drive carrier from
the drive bay, then slide the diskette drive carrier out through the front of the server.
6 Pull up on the top of the connector on the back of the diskette drive and remove the
flat flex cable.
7 Remove the four screws securing the rails to the carrier, then remove the rails.
8 Remove the two screws securing the diskette drive in the carrier, then slide the drive
out of the carrier.
9 Follow the instructions in “Installing a diskette in a converted hard drive bay” on
page 45 if you are installing a new diskette drive.
- OR -
Follow the instructions in “Installing or replacing a hard drive” on page 53 to install
a hard drive.
10 Reinstall the bezel, if required, by snapping it into place on the front of the chassis.
11 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 39.
12 Reconnect all power cords and peripheral device cables, then turn on the server.
Caution The diskette drive is not hot-swappable. Before installing or removing
the drive, make sure that power is turned off and the power cord is
unplugged.