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Removing a disk drive filler

Learn how to remove a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) disk drive filler from the server or expansion unit.

Note: Some of the figures in this procedure might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit that you have. However, the steps to complete the task are the same.
  1. Remove the system unit door, expansion unit door, or open the rack front door.
  2. Remove the front cover.
  3. Identify the disk drive filler you want to remove.
  4. Pull the disk drive filler from the slot. Pull the disk drive filler from the slot that you want to use, as shown in Figure 1.
    Attention:
    • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
    • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
    Figure 1. Removing a disk drive filler from a model or 7311-D20
    Graphic of removing a disk drive filler from a system unit.
  5. Gently pull off the disk drive bezel latch (A) from the front of the filler, as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 2. Removing a disk drive bezel
    Graphic of removing a disk drive bezel.
  6. Loosen and then pull out on the thumbscrew (C) to release the bezel (B) from the front edge of the filler.


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Last updated: Thu, November 20, 2014