7.Connect a power cable to the drive.

8.Connect the data cable to the drive and to the system board.

Floppy Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTE: If you are adding a floppy drive, see "Installing a Floppy Drive."

Removing a Floppy Drive

1.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2.Remove the computer cover.

3.Remove the drive panel.

1 power cable

2 data cable

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

NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Express x16 card, the card may cover the floppy-drive connectors. Remove the card before connecting the floppy-drive cables.

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