Replacing the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane – Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 User Manual
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9. 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
10. Connect the power cable
1
and the signal cable
2
to the rear of the new optical drive.
Figure 80. Connecting cables to the rear of the optical drive
11. If necessary, connect the other end of the signal cable to the SATA connector 0 on the system board.
See “System board components” on page 33.
12. 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 135.
Replacing the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 63.
This topic provides instructions on how to replace the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane.
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