Removing a Floppy Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Remove the drive panel (see
Removing the Drive Panel
).
4.
Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the floppy drive. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the floppy connector on the system
board (see
System Board Components
).
5.
Remove the data cable from the clip on the processor shroud. Remove the cable from the computer.
6.
Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom of the computer, and then slide the floppy drive out through the front of the computer.
7.
If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see
Installing the Drive-Panel Insert
).
8.
Replace the computer cover (see
Installing the Computer Cover
).
9.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
1
power cable
2
data cable
1
drive release latch
2
sliding plate
3
floppy drive
