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Removing an optional diskette drive, Removing an optional diskette drive –17 – HP COMPAQ DC5100 User Manual

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To replace the optical drive, reverse the removal procedure. When
replacing a drive, transfer the four guide screws from the old drive to
the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails.

Removing an Optional Diskette Drive

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CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives before
removing the drive from the computer.

The optional diskette drive is located underneath the optical drive. To
remove the diskette drive:

1. Follow the procedure in the above section,

“Removing an Optical

Drive,”

to remove the optical drive and access the diskette drive.

2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the diskette

drive.

3. Slide the diskette drive forward and lift it up and out of the drive

cage.

Removing the Diskette Drive

To replace the diskette drive, reverse the removal procedure. When
replacing a drive, transfer the four guide screws from the old drive to
the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails.