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8. Slide the new optical drive with the retaining bracket into the drive bay from the front until it snaps
into position.
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Figure 79. Installing the optical drive for server models with 3.5-inch hard disk drives
9. Connect the signal cable 1 and the power cable 2 to the rear of the new optical drive.
Figure 80. Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive
10. If necessary, connect the other end of the signal cable to the SATA connector 0 on the system board
and connect the other end of the power cable to the backplane. See “Reinstalling the server cover
and reconnecting cables” on page 147.
11. If you are instructed to return the old optical drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 147
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Installing or replacing the optical drive for server models with 2.5-inch hard disk
drives
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 67.
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