Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Intel
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Server Chassis SR1450 User Guide 43
Removing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive from the Slimline Bay
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety
Information.”
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s).
3. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Chassis Cover.”
4. Remove the front bezel if it is installed. For instructions, see “Removing and Installing the
Front Bezel.”
5. Disconnect the CD-ROM data cable from the server board and interposer board.
6. Disconnect the power cable from the interposer board.
7. Push in on the blue lever at the rear of the drive carrier. Slide the drive carrier out through the
front of the chassis.
8. Press downward on the right side of the carrier release the drive from the drive carrier.
9. Remove the two screws at the rear of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to disconnect the
interposer board.
10. Store the screw, CD-ROM data cables and interposer board for future use. Suggestion: tape the
screw to the drive carrier.
11. Slide the empty drive carrier into the chassis until it clicks into place, or install the slimline
filler panel.
12. Install the chassis cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Chassis Cover.”
13. (Optional) Install the front bezel. For instructions, see “Removing and Installing the Front
Bezel.”
14. Plug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s) back into the server.
Installing and Removing a PCI Riser Card
You can order your choice of one of two PCI riser solutions.
CAUTION
PCI riser connectors are NOT hot swappable. Before removing or replacing
the riser connector, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all
peripheral devices connected to the system, turn off the system by
pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the
system or wall outlet.