Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Removing a Floppy Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).

 

3.

Remove the optical drive and carefully set it aside (see

Optical Drive

).

 

4.

Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive from the computer.

 

5.

If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert.

 

6.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

7.

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

 

8.

Check the system setup for the appropriate diskette Drive Option changes (see

Entering System Setup

).

 

Installing a Floppy Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

If you are installing a new drive:

a.

 

Gently slide a small flat-edge screw driver between the front of the computer and the back side of the drive-panel insert to pop off the insert.

b.

 

Remove the four shoulder screws from the back of the drive-panel insert.

 

4.

If you are replacing an existing drive:

Remove the four shoulder screws from the existing drive.

 

5.

Insert the four shoulder screws into the sides of the new floppy drive and tighten them.

NOTE:

If you are adding a floppy drive, see

Installing a Floppy Drive

.

1

drive release latch (blue)

2

floppy drive

NOTE:

Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the CD/DVD drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the

CD/DVD drive.

NOTICE:

Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.

NOTICE:

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

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