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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940xa Installation and Service Manual

Installing the optical drive

Steps

  1. If installed, remove the optical drive blank.
    Figure 1. Removing the optical drive blank

    Removing the optical drive blank

  2. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the system.
  3. Slide in the optical drive until the release tab snaps into place.
    Figure 2. Installing the optical drive

    Installing the optical drive

Next steps

  1. Connect the power and data cables to the connector on the optical drive and the connector on the system board.
    NOTE Route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
  2. Replace the cooling fan assembly.
  3. Replace the air shrouds.
  4. Replace the support bar.
  5. Replace the front bezel.
  6. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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