Dell E521 specifications Removing a Floppy Drive

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Removing a Floppy Drive

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).

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power cable

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data cable

 

 

 

 

4.Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the floppy drive. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the floppy connector on the system board (see System Board Components).

5.Remove the data cable from the clip on the processor shroud. Remove the cable from the computer.

6.Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom of the computer, and then slide the floppy drive out through the front of the computer.

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drive release latch

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sliding plate

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floppy drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see Installing the Drive-Panel Insert).

8.Replace the computer cover (see Installing the Computer Cover).

9.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

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Contents Model Dcsm Front View of the Computer About Your ComputerBack View of the Computer Back Panel ConnectorsBack to Contents Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic LightsSystem Messages Beep CodesCode Cause Diskette read failure Click the Change or Remove Program iconStarting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsIdentifying Drivers Dell Diagnostics Main MenuWhat Is a Driver? DriversWindows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversClick Start, then click Help and Support Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesTurning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsBack to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing PartsMemory Memory Installation GuidelinesInstalling Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsRemoving Memory CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardPage Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express CardPage Removing a PCI Express Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelInstalling the Drive Panel Installing the Drive-Panel InsertRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Drives Connecting Drive CablesConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard DrivePage Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Page Power Supply BatteryReplacing the Battery Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the I/O Panel PanelProcessor Fan Installing the I/O PanelRemoving the Processor Fan Installing the Processor Fan Removing the System Board System BoardSystem Board Screws Installing the System Board Installing the Computer CoverBack to Contents September 2006 Rev. A00 Specifications Drives ConnectorsControls and Lights Physical PowerEnvironmental Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreenOnboard Devices System Setup OptionsNot Set Bypass isUnlocked Setup & Boot Menu Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFlashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P10