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Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive

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4.11.3 Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive If you are installing a second 3.5-inch diskette drive into 5.25-inch bays #1 or 2 for the first time, you must use a special adapter bracket. If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive into 5.25-inch bay #3, you must use a special adapter bracket. If installing a second ATA hard drive on the primary controller, you must use an 80conductor ATA cable for optimal performance. 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2). WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures. 2. Lay the computer down on its large base (side with feet) for greater stability. 3. Remove the access panel (Section 4.6). 4. Remove the front bezel (Section 4.7). ✎ The primary diskette drive is always installed in drive bay 3. 5. If this is a desktop, push down on drivelock 1 to release the drives; if a minitower, press drivelock 2. 4-16 Removal and Replacement Procedures

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Removal and Replacement Procedures
4.11.3
Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive
If you are installing a second 3.5-inch diskette drive into 5.25-inch bays #1 or 2 for the
first time, you must use a special adapter bracket.
If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive into 5.25-inch bay #3, you must use a special
adapter bracket.
If installing a second ATA hard drive on the primary controller, you must use an 80-
conductor ATA cable for optimal performance.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING:
Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2.
Lay the computer down on its large base (side with feet) for greater stability.
3.
Remove the access panel (Section 4.6).
4.
Remove the front bezel (Section 4.7).
✎
The primary diskette drive is always installed in drive bay 3.
5.
If this is a desktop, push down on drivelock
1
to release the drives; if a minitower,
press drivelock
2
.