Install the DVD Drive

Installing the DVD drive is a hot-plug operation. You do not need to power off the server before installing the DVD drive.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing the DVD drive, remove the faulty or obsolete DVD drive first, then return to this procedure, Step 2. See Remove the DVD Drive.

   • If you are installing the DVD drive as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Extend the tab out from the underside of the DVD drive.
3. Align the DVD drive to the location where it installs into the chassis.

   The DVD drive is oriented with the tab at the right front.

4. Slide the DVD drive into the chassis.
   
5. Press on the right side of the DVD drive to firmly seat it into the slot.
6. Push the tab in under the DVD drive.
   
7. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed the DVD drive as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 8.

   • If you installed the DVD drive as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

8. Install the drive that you removed previously.

   See Install a SAS Drive.

9. Install the filter.

   See Install the Filter.

10. Finish the installation procedure.

    See Returning the Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove the DVD Drive

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation