b. Remove the three shoulder screws from the drive-panel insert.
4. If you are replacing an existing drive:
a. Remove the existing drive.
b. Remove the three shoulder screws from the existing drive.
5. Insert the three shoulder screws into the sides of the new drive and tighten them.
6. Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
7. Align the shoulder screws with the screw guides, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.
8. Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents.
9. Replace the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover.
10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the CD/DVD drive (see Removing a CD/DVD Drive) and carefully set it aside.
3. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive from the computer.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the cables connected to the CD/DVD drive in the following step, as long as the cables do not obstruct your
working area once the drive is set aside.
