If you are adding a floppy drive, see, Installing a floppy drive – Dell Dimension 3100/E310 User Manual

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5.

Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

 

6.

Replace the

drive panel

.


 

7.

Replace the

computer cover

.

 

8.

Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

 

Installing a Floppy Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."


 

2.

Remove the

drive panel

.


 

3.

If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the

drive-panel insert

from the FlexBay, and then attach the shoulder

screws located in the back of the drive-panel insert to the drive.

 

4.

Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.

1 sliding plate lever

2 sliding plate

3 floppy drive

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer.

NOTE:

In the event that the replacement or new floppy drive does not have shoulder screws, use the screws located within the drive-panel insert.

1 drive

2 screws (4)

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