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Installing a diskette drive, Figure 7 – Dell PowerEdge 1850 User Manual

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5.

If you are replacing an existing drive, install the new drive in the drive carrier. See"

Installing a Diskette or Optical Drive in a Drive Carrier

."


 

6.

Slide the new drive into the peripheral bay until it is fully inserted. See

Figure 7

-2

.

 

Figure 7-2. Installing and Removing an Optical Drive

 

7.

Connect the optical drive data cable to the optical drive connector on the SCSI backplane. See

Figure 7

-2

.


 

8.

Close the system. See "

Closing the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System.


 

9.

Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in

step 2

. See "

Closing the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."


 

10.

Reconnect the system and peripherals to their electrical outlets.

 

Installing a Diskette Drive

The optional diskette drive is contained in a carrier that slides into the peripheral bay.

 

 

1.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

 

2.

Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "

Opening the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."


 

3.

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."


 

4.

If a filler plate is installed in the drive bay, remove it.

To remove the filler plate, lift the latch at the back of the drive carrier and slide the empty carrier out of the front of the system.

 

5.

If you are replacing an existing drive, install the new drive in the drive carrier. See "

Installing a Diskette or Optical Drive in a Drive Carrier

."


 

6.

Slide the new drive into the peripheral bay until it is fully inserted. See

Figure 7

-3

.

 

Figure 7-3. Installing and Removing a Diskette Drive

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as

authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product