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Floppy drive, Removing a floppy drive – Dell Dimension 3100/E310 User Manual

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7.

Connect the data cable to the drive and to the

system board

.


 

8.

Check all connectors to ensure that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

 

9.

Replace the

computer cover

.

 

10.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

 

Floppy Drive

 

Removing a Floppy Drive

 

1.

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."


 

2.

Remove the

drive panel

.

 

3.

Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.

 

4.

Grasp the sliding plate lever and push it towards the base of the computer; then, hold it in place while you slide the drive from the computer.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug the cable into the computer.

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

."

1 power cable

2 data cable