Dell Precision T5400 User's Guide - Page 243

Installing a Floppy Drive Tower Computer

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9 Reinstall the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 237). 10 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. 11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 161). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Installing a Floppy Drive (Tower Computer) NOTICE: In a tower configuration with 3 hard drives, a floppy drive is not supported, since the third hard drive is installed in the FlexBay. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153). 3 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 233). 4 If another device is installed in the FlexBay, remove that device (see the appropriate removal instructions in this section). NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer may not function properly. 5 If metal shields are present in your computer (see "About the Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations" on page 207) and the FlexBay is not populated, slide the sliding-plate lever to the right and hold it in place as you pull to remove the vented metal insert from the FlexBay. 6 Remove the FlexBay drive-panel insert (see "Removing a Drive-Panel Insert" on page 235). 7 If no screws are attached to the drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive panel and attach the screws to the new drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 243

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Adding and Replacing Parts
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9
Reinstall the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 237).
10
Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
11
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 161).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or
device and then plug it into the computer.
12
Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Installing a Floppy Drive (Tower Computer)
NOTICE:
In a tower configuration with 3 hard drives, a floppy drive is not
supported, since the third hard drive is installed in the FlexBay.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page151.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 153).
3
Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 233).
4
If another device is installed in the FlexBay, remove that device (see the
appropriate removal instructions in this section).
NOTICE:
If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be
installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer may not
function properly.
5
If metal shields are present in your computer (see "About the Metal
Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations" on page 207) and the
FlexBay is not populated, slide the sliding-plate lever to the right and hold
it in place as you pull to remove the vented metal insert from the FlexBay.
6
Remove the FlexBay drive-panel insert (see "Removing a Drive-Panel
Insert" on page 235).
7
If no screws are attached to the drive, remove the shoulder screws from the
inside of the drive panel and attach the screws to the new drive.