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Replacing the diskette drive
Attention:
Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important
safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick
Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 5.
2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page
8.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.
3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the diskette drive.
4. Release the diskette drive by pressing on the blue retainer lever at the side of
the drive bay and slide it out the front of the computer.
5. Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new
drive.
6. Slide the new diskette drive into the lower drive cage until it snaps into
position.
7. Reconnect the signal and power cables to the drive.
8. To install the bezel, align the tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the
corresponding holes in the chassis. Pivot the bezel until it snaps into position at
the bottom and top of the chassis.
9. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 33.
Replacing the keyboard
Attention:
Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important
safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick
Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
30 Hardware Replacement Guide