Figure 3-5. Removing or Installing a Diskette Drive

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arrow on the sliding plate

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sliding plate

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drive-stop tab

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power cable to diskette

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data cable to diskette drive

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data cable to system board

 

drive (P7)

 

 

 

connector (FLOPPY)

7If you are permanently removing the drive, replace the 3.5-inch insert on front drive bezel. See "Replacing an Insert on the Front Drive Bezel" on page 44.

If you are replacing the diskette drive, see "Installing a Diskette Drive" on page 45.

8Replace the front drive bezel. See "Replacing the Front Drive Bezel" on page 43.

9Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.

10Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Installing a Diskette Drive

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41.

Installing System Components

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