Install a Slimline media device in models 285, 52x, 55x, and 720

You might need to install a Slimline media device. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin.
2. Stop the system or logical partition.
3. If you are servicing a rack-mounted system unit, continue to the next step. If you are servicing a stand-alone system unit, remove the front cover door as described in Remove the door from the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720.
4. Remove the front cover from the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595 expansion unit.
5. Ensure the Slimline media-device bay is ready to receive the device. If necessary, while holding the blue plastic retaining tab A, pull the filler panel or existing drive B out of the system as shown in the following figure.
   Figure 1. Rack-mounted system unit filler panel removal

   
   Figure 2. Stand-alone system unit filler panel removal

   
6. Align the new device with the Slimline media bay, then push it fully into the system as shown in the following figure..
   Figure 3. Rack-mounted system unit Slimline media-device replacement

   
   Figure 4. Stand-alone system unit Slimline media-device replacement

   
7. If you are servicing a rack-mounted system unit, continue to the next step. If you are servicing a stand-alone system unit, replace the front cover door as described in Install or replace the door on the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720.
8. Install the front cover on the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595 expansion unit.
9. Start the system or logical partition.
10. Verify that the new resource is functional. Refer to Verify the installed part.