2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).
4. Remove the fans in fan connectors 2, 3, and 4 (see “Removing a hot-swap fan
assembly” on page 79).
5. Remove the CD/DVD drive.
6. From the front of the server, grasp the cable connector latch 1 and slide it up
toward the fan bracket; then, press the spring latch 2 (right of the cable
connector) and slide the cable connector to the right.
7. Remove the cable from the optical drive cage connector and set it aside.
8. If you are instructed to return the CD/DVD drive, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Installing the CD/DVD cable
To install the CD/DVD cable, complete the following cable:
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 39.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
external cables.
3. Align the cable connector with the connector on the rear of the optical drive
cage and press the cable connector into the optical drive cage connector until
it is firmly seated.
4. Pull the cable connector latch up and hold it there while you slide the cable
connector to the left; then, slide the cable connector latch down to lock the
cable in place.
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