Optical drive, Removing an optical drive – Dell PowerEdge R715 User Manual
Page 85
Installing System Components
85
Optical Drive
Your system is provided with an optional slimline SATA
DVD-ROM or DVD+/-
RW
optical drive.
NOTE:
DVD devices are data only.
Removing an Optical Drive
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.
1 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 78.
4 Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the drive.
Note the routing of the power/data cable inside the system as you remove
them from the system board and the drive. Route these cables properly
when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
For more information, see "System Memory" on page 92.
5 To remove the drive, press down and push the blue release tab toward the
front of the system. See Figure 3-7.
6 Slide the optical drive out of the system until it is free of the drive bay.
7 If you are not installing a new optical drive, install the optical drive insert.
8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 79.
9 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
10 If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on
book.book Page 85 Thursday, June 3, 2010 4:35 PM