Dell Inspiron 2650 - Manual (Page 84)

Installing a Floppy Drive
1. Slide the floppy drive partially into the bay.
2. Reconnect the flex cable to the ZIF connector:
a. Pull and hold the securing tab away from the ZIF connector.
b. While holding the securing tab, insert the flex cable into the ZIF connector.
Ensure that you insert the flex cable into the ZIF connector and not below the ZIF connector.
c. Hold the flex cable in place and push the securing tab toward the ZIF connector.
3. Slide the floppy drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated.
4. Replace and tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
5. Install the battery.
6. Turn on the computer and try using the floppy drive.
3 flex cable
HINT: If you do not connect the flex cable to the ZIF connector properly, your floppy drive will not function properly.
1 ZIF connector
2 securing tab
3 flex cable