Dell 100-Mbps manual Drives in the Drive Cage, Inch Diskette Drive Removal

Drives in the Drive Cage

retaining screw

bracket mounting screw (2)

hook (2)

bracket catch

Figure 4-9. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal

To remove a drive from the 3.5-inch diskette drive bay, follow these steps:

1.Disconnect the DC power cable and the interface cable from the back of the drive.

2.Remove the bracket retaining screw.

3.Release the bracket catch from the chassis.

Rotate the drive bracket to the right, and lift the bracket from the top of the drive bay.

4.Remove the two mounting screws from each side of the drive and remove the drive from the bracket.

To replace a 3.5-inch diskette drive, locate the two hooks on the right side of the bracket that hold the drive in position. Engage those two hooks in the side of the drive.

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