Floppy drive, Removing a floppy drive – Dell OptiPlex GX270 User Manual

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2.

 

Press on the inserts until they pop free of the front-panel cover.

 

Floppy Drive

 

 

1.

 

Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2.

 

Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut

down your computer, turn them off now.

 

3.

 

Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

4.

 

Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

5.

 

Remove the computer stand

, if it is attached.

6.

 

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

remove the front- panel inserts

.

 

7.

 

Open the computer cover

.

 

Removing a Floppy Drive

1.

 

Disconnect the data cable from the CD/DVD drive bay located above the floppy drive.

2.

 

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

3.

 

Disconnect the floppy-drive cable from the system board connector (labeled DSKT).

 

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "

Safety Instructions

."

CAUTION:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of

your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

NOTICE:

To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

CAUTION:

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

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