To install a new diskette drive:

1Slide the diskette drive into the drive cage, until the two screw holes align.

2Attach the screws on each side of the drive cage.

To reassemble the computer:

1Replace the drive cage (see “Replacing the Drive Cage” on page 21).

2Reattach the cables to the back of the hard and diskette drives.

3Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 23).

4Reconnect the power cord and all other cables.

5Reconnect the modem/phone cable.

6Turn on the computer and all peripherals.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Your computer comes with two optical drives (CD-ROM, DVD, and/or CD-Writer) that you can replace or upgrade.

To remove the existing optical 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 fan duct (see “Removing the Fan Duct” on page 5).

6Locate the screws (B and C) on the optical drive.

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