Dell Dimension 3100C - Manual (Page 77)

Removing and Installing Parts
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Floppy Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the cover.
NOTE:
If you are adding a floppy drive, see "Installing a Floppy Drive" on page 78.
Removing a Floppy Drive
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.
NOTE:
Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the DVD drive, it is not necessary to
disconnect the cables connecting the DVD drive.
2 Remove the DVD drive (see "Removing a DVD Drive" on page 82) and carefully set it aside.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and
the cable connectors.
3 Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift
up to remove the drive from the computer.
4 Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive.
1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive
1 2