Dell 9150 manual Installing a Floppy Drive

Installing a Floppy Drive

1If you are installing a new floppy drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive.

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shoulder screws (4)

2Slide the floppy drive into the floppy drive bay until the sliding plate clicks into place and the drive snaps into position.

3Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive.

4For more information on system board, see "System Board Components" on page 71.

5Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

6Close the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.

7Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the floppy drive for instructions on installing any software required for the operation of the drive.

8Enter system setup (see page 114) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option.

9Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56).

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Removing and Installing Parts