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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the optional optical drive

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

  1. Align the optical drive with the optical drive slot on the front of the system.
  2. Slide in the optical drive until the release tab snaps into place.
    Figure 1. Installing the optional optical drive
    This image shows installing the optional optical drive.

Next steps

  1. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive and system board.
    NOTE:Route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
  2. Install the air shroud.
  3. Install the backplane cover.
  4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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