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Replacing the diskette drive
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To replace the diskette drive:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook”
on page 6.
2 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 7.
4 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 19.
6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 23.
7 Remove both hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 41.
8 Remove the LCD panel from the notebook by following the instructions
in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 45.
9 Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the palm rest assembly” on page 48.