Dell Dimension 3100C Service Manual - Page 27

Installing a Floppy Drive

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1 sliding plate lever 2 sliding plate 3 floppy drive 5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 6. Replace the drive panel. 7. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 8. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. Installing a Floppy Drive NOTE: In the event that the replacement or new floppy drive does not have shoulder screws, use the screws located within the drive-panel insert. 1 drive 2 screws (4) 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Remove the drive panel. 3. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the drive-panel insert from the FlexBay, and then attach the shoulder screws located in the back of the drive-panel insert to the drive. 4. Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.

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5.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
6.
Replace the
drive panel
.
7.
Replace the
computer cover
.
8.
Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Installing a Floppy Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Remove the
drive panel
.
3.
If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the
drive
-
panel insert
from the FlexBay, and then attach the shoulder
screws located in the back of the drive-panel insert to the drive.
4.
Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.
1
sliding plate lever
2
sliding plate
3
floppy drive
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer.
NOTE:
In the event that the replacement or new floppy drive does not have shoulder screws, use the screws located within the drive-panel insert.
1
drive
2
screws (4)