Replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive

Use this procedure to replace the S3210R DVD/RW drive.

To replace the S3210R DVD/RW drive:

1. Shut down the system and unplug the AC power cords.
2. For a rack-mount setup, remove the server from the cabinet:

   Caution: For safety purposes, get another person to assist you with moving the server.

   1. Prepare a clear area as a work surface for the server.
   2. Unplug all cables at the back of the server. Label all cables so you can easily reconnect them.
   3. Press the release clips on the rails to fully extend the rail.
   4. Lift the server off the rails and set the server on the work surface.
3. Remove the top cover.
4. Remove the old DVD/RW drive:
   1. Unplug the IDE and power cables from the rear of the DVD R/W drive. See Item 1 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   2. Remove four screws from the 5.25" media bay support bracket. See Item 2 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive. You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver for this step to avoid dropping the screws into the chassis.
   3. Slide the 5.25" media bay support bracket toward the rear of the chassis to clear the keyhole tabs and then remove the support bracket. See Item 3 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   4. Slide the 5.25" media bay toward the rear of the chassis and then remove the media bay. See Item 4 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   5. Remove the two retaining screws from each side of the 5.25" media bay. See Item 5 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   6. Remove the old DVD R/W drive from the media bay and set it aside. See Item 6 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
5. Install the new DVD/RW:
   1. Mount the new drive into the middle rack in the 5.25" media bay, flush with the front of the 5.25" media bay. See Item 6 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   2. Secure the DVD R/W drive to the 5.25" media bay with two screws on each side. See Item 5 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   3. Place the 5.25" media bay into the chassis and then slide it toward the front of the chassis. See Item 4 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   4. Reinstall the 5.25" media bay support bracket, engaging the keyhole tabs. See Item 3 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
   5. Reinstall the four screws to the 5.25" media bay support bracket. See Item 2 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive. You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver for this step to avoid dropping the screws into the chassis.
   6. Plug in the IDE and power cables to the rear of the DVD R/W drive. See Item 1 in Removing and replacing the S3210R DVD/RW drive.
6. Replace the top cover.
7. For a rack-mount setup, return the server to the cabinet:

   Caution: For safety purposes, get another person to assist you with moving the server.

   1. Push in the release lock, the front latch, to slide the server into the cabinet.
   2. Plug in all of the cables at the back of the server.
8. Restore power to the system.

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