Dell OptiPlex G1 - Manual (Page 14)

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Systems Service Manual
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To remove the 3.5-inch diskette drive from the drive shelf, perform the following steps.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have removed the drive shelf from the chassis.
1. Press down on the drive release tab on the top left side of the 3.5-inch diskette drive (see Figure 14).
The 3.5-inch diskette drive will pop up slightly when the tab disengages.
2. Pivot the 3.5-inch diskette drive up and out of the drive shelf.
To replace the 3.5-inch diskette drive, perform the following steps:
1. Rotate the replacement drive into position under the right diskette drive bracket on the drive shelf.
2. Lower the left side of the diskette drive while gently pressing downward, so that the slots on the bottom
of the 3.5-inch diskette drive engage in hooks on the drive shelf.
3. Ensure that the drive release tab on the left side of the 3.5-inch diskette drive engages the top of the
diskette drive.
If necessary, press on the tab from the bottom of the drive shelf.
4. Replace the drive shelf and connect the interface and power cable connectors.
CD-ROM Drive
Figure 15. CD-ROM Drive Removal
1 Drive release tab
To remove a CD-ROM drive, perform the following steps.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have removed the drive shelf from the chassis.
1. Push down on the drive release tab on the right side of the drive (see Figure 15).