Replacing the Diskette Drive

If you need to replace the diskette drive, you can remove the existing drive and install a new one. To ensure that the drive fits properly into the

HP Pavilion, be sure to purchase the replacement diskette drive from HP. Refer to your support path card for the telephone number of the

HP Customer Care Center.

To remove the existing diskette drive:

1Turn off the computer and all peripherals.

2Disconnect the modem/phone cable.

3Disconnect the power cord and all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor).

4Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 4).

5Remove the drive cage (see “Removing the Drive Cage” on page 6).

6Remove the screw (A) on each side of the diskette drive.

A

Note: The second screw (A) is on the other side of the drive cage (not pictured).

7Pull the diskette drive out.

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