Dell SC1430 owner manual Optical and Tape Drives, Removing an Optical or Tape Drive

Optical and Tape Drives

Only an optical drive can be installed in the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. Either an optical or a tape drive can be installed in the lower 5.25-inch drive bay, unless it is occupied by an optional third hard drive.

Removing an Optical or Tape Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

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

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 43.

3Remove the front drive bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel" on page 46.

4Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. See Figure 3-18.

5Slide the sliding-plate lever to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay.

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Installing System Components