Dell T710 owner manual Optical and Tape Drives, Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive

Optical and Tape Drives

The 5.25-inch drive bays at the front of your system provide support for an optical drive and either an optional tape drive or a second optical drive.

Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

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

2Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 84.

3Rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on a flat surface.

4Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

5Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. See Figure 3-10.

6Slide the drive release latch in the direction of the arrow to release the shoulder screw and then slide the drive out of the bay. See Figure 3-10.

7If you are installing another drive in the bay, see "Installing an Optical or Tape Drive" on page 96.

If the drive is being permanently removed, install the blank carrier in the slot.

8Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

9Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat, stable surface.

10Rotate the system feet outward.

11Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 85.

12Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.

13Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

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Installing System Components