9Enable the new floppy drive or media card reader in the system setup program. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.

10Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).

Hard Drives

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

NOTE: Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

Removing a Hard Drive From the Mini Tower Computer

1Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer Cover" on page 19 or "Removing the Desktop Computer Cover" on page 21).

3Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

4Disconnect the data cable from the system board.

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