Removing a diskette drive, Installing a diskette drive, Installing a host-adapter expansion card – Dell PowerEdge 1500SC User Manual

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14.

 

Connect the interface cable to the controller connector on the controller card.

See the controller card's documentation to identify the controller connector on the card.

15.

 

If you moved other drives in step 8, snap them back into place.

16.

 

Check all cable connections that might have been loosened during this procedure.

Arrange the cables so that they will not catch on the system covers or block the airflow of the fans or cooling vents.

17.

 

Replace the PCI cooling shroud (see "

Installing the PCI Cooling Shroud

" in "Installing System Board Options").

18.

 

If a front-panel insert on the front bezel blocks the bay in which you installed the drive, remove the insert.

19.

 

Replace the front bezel and right-side cover.

20.

 

Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

21.

 

Perform a tape backup and verification test with the drive as instructed in the tape- drive software documentation that came with the drive.

Removing a Diskette Drive

1.

 

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

2.

 

Remove the front bezel (see "

Removing the Front Bezel

" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

3.

 

Remove the top cover (see "

Removing the Top Cover

" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

4.

 

Disconnect the power cable and the interface cable from the back of the diskette drive.

5.

 

Remove the retaining screw that secures the diskette drive to the front of the chassis (see "

Figure 7

-3

").

Figure 7-3. Removing and Installing a Diskette Drive

 

6.

 

Slide the diskette drive forward to clear the chassis.

Installing a Diskette Drive

1.

 

Slide the diskette drive into the chassis.

2.

 

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the retaining screw that secures the diskette drive to the front of the chassis (see "

Figure 7

-3

").

3.

 

Connect the power and interface cables to the back of the diskette drive.

4.

 

Replace the top cover (see "

Replacing the Top Cover

").

Installing a Host-Adapter Expansion Card

WARNING:

Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see

"

Safety First— For You and Your System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

CAUTION:

See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.

WARNING:

Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see

"

Safety First— For You and Your System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

CAUTION:

See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.

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