Dell 1950 owner manual Removing the Optical Drive Tray

When the front of the card is fully seated, the front plastic standoffs snap over the front edge of the card.

7Connect the two small RAC cables to the RAC card and the connectors on the system board.

8Replace the center riser card. See "Expansion-Card Riser" on page 81.

9Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 48.

10Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

See the RAC card documentation for information on configuring and using the RAC card.

Optical Drive

The optional slimline optical drive is mounted on a tray that slides into the front panel and connects to the controllers on the system board through the sideplane board.

NOTE: DVD devices are data only.

Removing the Optical Drive Tray

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.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

2Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 47.

3Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 48.

4Remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 56.

5Disconnect the optical-drive cable from the back of the drive. See Figure 3-17.

6To remove the optical drive, press forward on the blue tray release tab and slide the drive tray out of the system. See Figure 3-17.

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