Dell 2950 owner manual Removing the Diskette Drive From the System

Diskette Drive

Removing the Diskette Drive From the System

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 53.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

4If your system configuration includes a tape backup device installed in the optional media bay, remove the tape backup device’s strain relief bracket. See "Removing and Replacing the Tape Drive Cable Retention Bracket" on page 88.

5Disconnect the cable from the back of the diskette drive.

6Release the diskette drive carrier from its slot in the media bay:

a Gently squeeze down on the plastic tabs on the side of the carrier while pushing toward the front of the system until you feel the carrier sliding freely forward.

b Slide the carrier forward and out of the chassis. See Figure 3-23.

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