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Remove the optical drive and set it aside (see "Removing the Optical Drive
From the Desktop Computer" on page 59).
CAUTION: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so
may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.
4
Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive or media card
reader toward the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive
from the computer.
5
Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive or
media card reader.
6
If you are removing the floppy drive or media card reader permanently:
a
Install the drive panel insert by lowering it into the drive bay until it
clicks into place.
b
Remove the data cable from the system board and remove it from the
computer.
c
Follow the procedure in "After Working on Your Computer" on
page 17.
d
Enter the system setup program to update the drive configuration
information. For more information on using the system setup
program, see the
Dell Technology Guide
on your computer or at
support.dell.com.
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