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CD/DVD Drive, Removing a CD/DVD Drive

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive. 4 Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labled FLOPPY on the system board (see page 69). 5 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 6 Close the computer cover (see page 108). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 8 Enter system setup (see page 113) and update the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 50). 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 a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. 92 Removing and Installing Parts

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Removing and Installing Parts
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3
Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.
4
Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labled FLOPPY on the system
board (see page 69).
5
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and
cooling vents.
6
Close the computer cover (see page 108).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into
the computer.
7
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software
required for drive operation.
8
Enter system setup (see page 113) and update the appropriate
Diskette Drive
option.
9
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 50).
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 a CD/DVD Drive
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page61.
2
Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.