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Installing a diskette drive in bay 3
To install a diskette drive in bay 3, do the following:
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.
2. Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives”
on page 10.
3. Remove the metal shield from the diskette drive bay by using a flat-blade
screwdriver to gently pry it loose.
4. Remove the plastic panel in the bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure
the panel on the inside of the bezel.
5. Install a retainer bracket on the side of the diskette drive.
6. Install the diskette drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position.
7. Align the drive bay assembly with the two slots and rails on the sides of the
chassis and connect the flat cable to the new drive.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts
replacement,” on page 33.
Figure 18. Retaining bracket
Figure 19. Installing the diskette drive
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