Apple Xserve G5 - Manual (Page 29)

Xserve G5 Take Apart - 27 Optical Drive, Xserve G5
Procedure
1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive.
2. Rotate the optical drive clip clockwise to release it.
3. Placing your thumbs on the tab on either side of the drive, carefully slide the drive
back from the front bezel.
Important: When removing or replacing the optical drive, be careful not to put
pressure on the top of the drive or the top of the front bezel that covers the optical
drive slot.
4. LIft the drive out of the server.