Removing and replacing the optical drive blank

Prerequisites

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

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the 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. Remove the optical drive blank:

    • LFF


      Removing the LFF optical drive

    • SFF

      1. Remove the optical drive cage.



      2. Remove the blank.



To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.