Floppy drive – Dell OptiPlex GX520 User Manual

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Floppy Drive

 

 

 

Removing the Floppy Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

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2.

Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch downward to open the panel, and then remove it from the hinges.

 

3.

Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive.

 

4.

Remove the floppy drive by sliding and holding the drive release latch downward. Then slide the drive out of the computer.

 

Installing the Floppy Drive

 

1.

If you are replacing a floppy drive, remove the shoulder screws from the existing drive and attach the screws to the replacement drive.

 

2.

If you are installing a new floppy drive, remove the drive-panel insert for your new drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel
insert and attach the screws to the new drive.

 

3.

Align the shoulder screws on the floppy drive with the shoulder screw slots, and gently slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

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floppy drive

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drive release latch

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