Removing and replacing the optical drive

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Power down the server.
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the access panel.
  6. Do one of the following:
    1. Remove the optical drive cage from the LFF chassis.
    2. Remove the optical drive cage from the SFF chassis.
  7. Remove the optical drive.
    • LFF

      Removing the optical drive
    • SFF

      Removing the optical drive

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.