Dell PowerEdge R320 Systems Owner's Manual

Removing The Optical Drive In Cabled Hard-Drive Systems

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.

If installed, remove the front bezel.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Open the system.
Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the optical drive. Note the routing of the power/data cable as you remove them from the system board and the optical drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
Pull the release latch and disengage the optical drive from the notches on the metal standoffs.
Lift the optical drive out of the system.
If you are not adding a new optical drive, install the optical-drive blank.
Close the system.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
If applicable, install the front bezel.
Figure 1. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive (Cabled Hard-Drive Systems)
1. data cable
2. power cable
3. optical drive
4. release latch
5. metal standoffs (4)
6. notches (2)