Dell Dimension 8250 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Adding Parts 103
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See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on
installing any software required for drive operation.
Adding a Floppy Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 9.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1
Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system
menu.
2
Turn off your computer and any devices.
3
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
computer, such as the metal around the card-slot openings on the back
of the computer, before you touch anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the
computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal
components.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
4
Disconnect your computer and devices from their electrical outlets
and disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
5
Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlets and
press the power button to ground the system board.
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
Remove the front-panel insert before you install the floppy drive:
1
Open the computer cover to a 90-degree angle (see page 84).
2
Locate the insert in front of the floppy-drive bay.
3
From inside the computer, push in the release tab of the insert.