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5 If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts (see page 94). 6 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7 Close the computer cover. (see page 104). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see page 111) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 10 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52). CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Removing and Installing Parts 99

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Removing and Installing Parts
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5
If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel
inserts (see page 94).
6
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and
cooling vents.
7
Close the computer cover. (see page 104).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to
the computer.
8
Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software
required for drive operation.
9
Enter system setup (see page 111) and select the appropriate
Diskette Drive
option.
10
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52).
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.