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Installing a Floppy Drive
NOTE: In the event that the replacement or new floppy drive does not have shoulder screws, use the shoulder screws located within the drive panel insert. Otherwise, reuse the screws attached to the drive that you are replacing.
1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3.Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).
4.If this is a new drive installation:
•Remove the drive panel insert where you want to install the drive (see Removing the
•Remove the four shoulder screws from the drive panel insert.
•Install two of the shoulder screws on each side of the drive.
1 | floppy drive | 2 | shoulder screws (4) |
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5.Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
6.Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.
7.Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY1" on the system board (see System Board Components) and route the cable through the clip on the processor shroud.
1 | power cable | 2 | data cable | 3 | processor shroud clip |
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8.Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents. Insert the floppy data cable into the clip on top of the processor shroud.
9.Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).
10.Replace the computer cover (see Installing the Computer Cover).