3Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.

NOTE: If you have installed a PCI Express x16 card, this card may cover the floppy-drive connectors. Remove this card before disconnecting the floppy-drive cables (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 80)

4Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom of the computer and, without releasing the drive latch release, slide the floppy drive out through the front of the computer.

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5If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 83).

6Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 105).

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

8Check the System Step for the appropriate diskette Drive Option changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page 111).

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