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Question posted by die1tim80 on August 15th, 2014

How To Install Dvd Drive On A Dell Poweredge 840

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Answer #1: Posted by MWatDell on August 21st, 2014 3:16 AM

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Hi die1tim80

Please check out this PE 840 manual on how to install a DVD drive on Page 49:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_poweredge/poweredge-840_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.pdf

Hope this helps.

MW@Dell

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