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Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual

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3 Remove the optical drive and set it aside (see "Removing the Optical Drive

From the Desktop Computer" on page 59).

CAUTION:

Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so

may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.

4 Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive or media card

reader toward the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive

from the computer.

5 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive or

media card reader.

6 If you are removing the floppy drive or media card reader permanently:

a

Install the drive panel insert by lowering it into the drive bay until it

clicks into place.

b

Remove the data cable from the system board and remove it from the

computer.

c

Follow the procedure in "After Working on Your Computer" on

page 17.

d

Enter the system setup program to update the drive configuration

information. For more information on using the system setup

program, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at

support.dell.com.

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floppy drive or media card reader

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drive release latch

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