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4. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts.
From inside the drive bay, gently press on each side of the insert until it pops out.
5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
6. Close the computer cover.
7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
8. Enter system setup and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A option to reflect the size and capacity of your new floppy drive.
9. To verify that your computer works correctly, run the Dell Diagnostics.
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
1. Disconnect the power and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay.
1
power cable
2
floppy-drive cable
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
1
CD/DVD drive cable
2
power cable