Floppy drive – Dell Dimension 3100C User Manual
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2.
Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive from the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power and DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
Installing a DVD Drive
1.
Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure
the drive for the cable select setting.
2.
If you are installing a new drive:
a.
Press the two snaps on the top of the drive-panel insert and rotate the insert toward the front of the computer.
b.
Remove the three shoulder screws from the drive-panel insert.
3.
If you are replacing an existing drive:
a.
Press the two snaps on the top of the drive-panel insert and rotate the insert toward the front of the computer.
b.
Remove the three shoulder screws from the existing drive.
c.
Insert the three shoulder screws into the sides of the new drive and tighten them.
4.
Connect the power and DVD drive cables to the drive.
5.
Align the shoulder screws with the screw guides, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.
6.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
7.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
1
drive release latch
2
CD/DVD drive
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 cover.
NOTE:
If you are adding a floppy drive, see
.
NOTE:
Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the DVD drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the DVD
drive.