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Figure 10 – Dell Precision 420 User Manual

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Figure 10. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket

5.25-Inch Diskette, LS-120 SuperDisk, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive Removal

To remove a diskette, LS-120 SuperDisk, tape, or CD-ROM drive, perform the following steps:

1.

Remove the computer cover

.

2. Disconnect the DC power cable and interface cable from the back of the drive.

3. Squeeze the metal tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket toward each other.

4. Pull the bracket out of the bay (see

Figure 11

).   

5. Turn the drive/bracket assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket (see

Figure 12

).

Figure 11. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal

Figure 12. 5.25-Inch Drive Bracket

1 3.5-inch diskette drive

2 Retaining tabs (2)

3 Bracket

4 Screw

1 Bracket tabs (2)