Dell 960 Installing a Floppy Drive

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6. Push down the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. Then lift it out of the chassis.
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7. If the drive is not being replaced with any device:
a. Disconnect the drive data cable from the connector on the system board, and remove it from the chassis.
b. Remove the bezel (see Remove the Bezel).
c. Install an insert, if available, into the bezel to cover the drive bay.
d. Remove the shoulder screws from the drive and attach them to the inside of the bezel insert.
e. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Bezel).
f. Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer.
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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1. If you are installing a floppy drive into a bay that was previously unused:
lPerform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.
lRemove the bezel (see Remove the Bezel).
lRemove the floppy drive bay insert from the bezel (see Removing Drive Bay Inserts).
lRemove the shoulder screws from the drive bay insert, and attach them to the floppy drive.
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2. If you are installing a floppy drive different from the one removed, remove the three shoulder screws from the floppy drive removed and attach them to
the new floppy drive.
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3. Align the screws on the drive with the bracket slots in the computer, and gently position the drive until it clicks into place.
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drive release tab
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floppy drive